Right or wrong, I feed my hard molting hens scrambled eggs. I saw some ppl do tubing in extreme cases. I know I am not up for thatLayer feed is meant for hens and pullets who are actively laying eggs, as their only feed. All other chickens; males, chicks, pullets and hens not actually laying eggs right then, should be on a lower calcium diet.
Here we feed an all flock feed, 20% protein, and maintenance levels of calcium, to everyone all year. Then there's a separate feeder with oyster shell for the birds who need it.
Easy! And the additional protein supports molting, growth, and any extra goodies the birds get.
Mary
