Getting ready for eggs

[Kmurch]

My pullets are five months old. I suspect they will soon be laying. Should I start feeding them oyster shells and laying feed now or should I wait until the first few eggs. They are housed in their chicken tractor and free range an hour or two during the day. Thank u for any help.

 

[mclanea]

My pullets are five months old. I suspect they will soon be laying. Should I start feeding them oyster shells and laying feed now or should I wait until the first few eggs. They are housed in their chicken tractor and free range an hour or two during the day. Thank u for any help.

Good looking chickens!

 

[Kmurch]

Thank you! They are very sweet and very spoiled.

 

[Jenna14Chicken]

I would switch over but it's really your choice whatever you think is right for them.

 

[mclanea]

To answer your question you don't need to change anything about their diet until they start laying. Between the chicken tractor and free ranging they are getting a great diet.

 

[Kmurch]

Thank you all so much for your helpful comments. I will post when the first egg is laid. Thanks again!

 

[Jenna14Chicken]

Good luck!