Grower Feed?

[ashley6388]

I got 5 hens this weekend. I was told they're a year old, and I was given a partial bag of Grower Feed. It's crumbles.
I need to buy a new bag and I was wondering if Grower feed is what I need?

 

[chicklover 1998]

No you would need to have layer feed and oyster shell grower geed is not suitable for them at this stage in their life.

 

[galvinj]

You can continue to use grower feed but you must offer crushed oyster shell in a container on the side. They will eat it as needed and the calcium promotes hard egg shells.

 

[galvinj]

I use multi flock since its higher in protein and offer crushed oyster shells on the side.

 

[chicklover 1998]

I got 5 hens this weekend. I was told they're a year old, and I was given a partial bag of Grower Feed. It's crumbles.
I need to buy a new bag and I was wondering if Grower feed is what I need?

Oh and welcome to BYC

 

[wamtazlady]

If these hens are laying then perhaps a good layer feed might be best. That will supply them with the extra calcium they need to make eggs. You should also think about putting some oyster shell in a dish and let them eat that as they need it. I have roosters so feed All Flock with the oyster shell on the side. Grower feed is normally given to chicks under about 20 weeks old.

 

[ashley6388]

Thanks everyone. I figured Grower feed was for younger chicks. Instead of oyster shells could I crush egg shells instead?

 

[chicklover 1998]

I use multi flock since its higher in protein and offer crushed oyster shells on the side.

What brand do you get of all flock? Around here it has the same protein content as layer.

 

[ashley6388]

If these hens are laying then perhaps a good layer feed might be best.  That will supply them with the extra calcium they need to make eggs.  You should also think about putting some oyster shell in a dish and let them eat that as they need it.  I have roosters so feed All Flock with the oyster shell on the side.  Grower feed is normally given to chicks under about 20 weeks old. 

That's the thing I don't understand. They haven't laid any eggs for me and their previous owner said they've never laid eggs for him either. I don't understand why.

 

[galvinj]

What brand do you get of all flock? Around here it has the same protein content as layer.

Blue seal multi flock breeder, 18% protein.