how to feed mixed age flock?

[laurenlulu]

Hi, I apologise if this has already been discussed ad nauseum.

My flock is all together in one coop, spanning from six weeks to well over a year. They all go after the same bowl of food when I feed, even when I try to seperate them. I have chick starter/grower 20%, and the regular layer feed for my three grown hens. How do I ensure that they're all getting what they need, but not giving too much calcium to the pullets and the juvenile rooster.

Also-- what do grown roosters end up eating- the same layer the hens eat?

The flock free ranges during the day in addition to what I feed in the morning.

 

[laurenlulu]

oh gosh-- I just read an almost identical post right on the first page. Sorry!

I'm a little slow!

 

[ging3rhoffman]

Gee, i have the same question and was going to ask the same thing, i will go see if i can find that post on the first page.

 

[logansmommy7]

I wish someone would answer! I have posted this same thing with no response. I am starting to wonder how you get your posts to get any attention around here!!

 

[*GEL*]

I asked this question not too long ago and was told to feed them all starter until it runs out - then switch to the grower and feed them all grower and offer crushed oyster shell free choice. Only the ones that need it will eat it.

Hope that helps.