Good Morning From SD

[aflad2013]

Another question for anyone out there. " If my hens are going to start laying soon,shouldn't I start feeding them layer feed?" Because right now they are eating the growers feed.

 

[Kevin565]

Yes I would switch them over to layers feed.

 

[aflad2013]

Will their eggs be soft? Beings, they are eating growers feed. I was told to feed them growers until 20 weeks. But if they are going to laying soon I would think I should be feeding them layer production. Also, what about oyster shells? Are they already in the feed or do I give it addition to the feed?

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad to have you aboard. I didn't switch until the first one laid an egg. The first eggs are usually small anyways. I also provide a separate feeder for oyster shells. I use one of those rabbit type feeders.

 

[aflad2013]

Will the shells be soft?

 

[greymane]

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC

If you give them layer feed and oyster shells on the side their eggshells should be normal.

 

[liz9910]

from California!