i have a rooster and i dont eant to feed layer i just feed grower

[chickenmama109]

hi I have a flock of 12 11pullets 1 rooster I know that layer can hurt the roo

9 of my pullets are laying they are about 5 to 6 months old

can I just feed grower with oyster shell or all flock gower finsher that's all I can find at my ts

thanks to all help

 

[MagpieDucks]

As far as I know layer is perfectly fine on boys.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

There is potential harm i feeding layer to non laying(due to age, sex, etc) fowl....feeding an all flock, grower, etc and offering calcium separately is s simple solution used by many folks. I aim for 18-20% protein for base feed, which is another advantage of this approach over most commercially packaged layer feeds that land at or below 16%

 

[junebuggena]

As far as I know layer is perfectly fine on boys.

False. Layer feed is for actively laying birds ONLY. The high levels of calcium will build up in the kidneys and can eventually lead to the rooster's death.

hi I have a flock of 12 11pullets 1 rooster I know that layer can hurt the roo

9 of my pullets are laying they are about 5 to 6 months old

can I just feed grower with oyster shell or all flock gower finsher that's all I can find at my ts

thanks to all help

Grower or starter is just fine to feed for everyone. Read the labels carefully. Some brands or grower or finisher are very low protein and don't have enough to properly support egg production. I feed Flock Raiser to all my poultry for their entire lifetime. Crushed oyster shell offered separately serves as a source of calcium for those that need it.

 

[MagpieDucks]

Thank you for the correction. I do not keep cocks on a regular basis.

 

[chickenmama109]

how much protein should I look for

 

[junebuggena]

how much protein should I look for

A minimum of 16% is needed to maintain egg production. If you give scratch, free range, or give veggie scraps frequently aim for 18% to 20%.

 

[chickenmama109]

what food would have that much I just get layer and not use to different feed

 

[junebuggena]

what food would have that much I just get layer and not use to different feed

Starter, some grower feeds, some all flock feeds, and flock raiser. Like I said, check the labels.

 

[chickenmama109]

thank you every one