Got our first egg! Layer food question

[Rachel D]

Hello! I have four girls that just turned 6 months and today we got our first egg! I think it’s from our barred rock. We also have a golden Wyandotte and two Easter eggers. Everyone is still on grower feed, but we have a bag of layer feed ready as well as oyster shells. When should I make the switch? Is it ok to mix the feeds a bit to finish off the grower feed? I expect my other girls to lay soon but there’s so little light now.. they are all 26+ weeks. Thank you!!

 

[CluckerFamily]

Congratulations!!
I normally keep everyone on starter/grower feed until everyone is laying. I provide oyster shells and grit as free choice in two separate dishes. When everyone is laying, I switch over to layer feed or all flock depending if there are any roosters.

 

[GC-Raptor]

When should I make the switch? Is it ok to mix the feeds

I would wait till 1 of each breed/type are laying before mixing the feeds.
I switched to a Layers feed with my first Flock, but no longer do.
I continue with a Non-medicated Starter Grower feed or a All-Flock crumble, 18 to 20% Protein with Oyster Shells separately.

GC

 

[sourland]

Mixing feeds is a good way to transition from one feed to another.