Hi I'm new and I have questions

[antioxhchickens]

Hi I'm new to backyard chickens and I have a question about feeding when do I stop chick feed and start layer pellets and oyster shells and grit ?

 

[drumstick diva]

You start grit when they are eating other treats rather than their chick feed, bugs , worms etc. If they are outdoors they can usually find their own grit from tiny stones and sand etc.

I'm not sure on ages but, as hens approach point of lay - they can be put on layer feed with a side container of crushed oyster seed, they eat as needed. Roosters and younger chicks can be harmed by the added calcium in layer feed & oyster shell.. since they don't need it to produce strong egg shells.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - great to have you onboard with us. DD has given you some good advice already, and just to add to that - here's a link that may provide further info.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/891051/the-science-of-feeding-grit-to-poultry

All the best
CT

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!