Is it ok to feed 10 weeks old barred rock layer feed ?

[Jayfengling]

I have 10 barred rock pullet which is 10 weeks old and one hen , recently feeding all of them starter and grower , with oyster shell on the side for hen , my question is can I start feeding them layer feed now ? Thanks

 

[Skyle]

I'd wait until they are at least 16-20 weeks old

 

[Jayfengling]

I'd wait until they are at least 16-20 weeks old

When I ask the lady at the feed store , she said it ok to give them layer feed now. But when I google most answers are 16-20 weeks ,

 

[Tashua]

Wait - lady at feed store may not know or care depending on where you shop - retail or family run local makes a huge difference -

 

[Skyle]

In my opinion at 10 weeks they're still too young, they need to grow, so they need a feed which has more proteins (like chick feeds) and they don't need so much calcium that layer feed has

 

[Aapomp831]

When I ask the lady at the feed store , she said it ok to give them layer feed now. But when I google most answers are 16-20 weeks ,

Feed store workers don’t know s*** Definitely listen to you BYC friends - no layer feed until at least 18 to 20 weeks of age. Personally, I would skip it completely and leave them on grower / finisher / All Flock / Flock Raiser and just offer free choice oyster shell on the side. We do this with our 25 chickens and they lay regularly and their eggshells are perfect.

 

[Sammi_0411]

10 weeks way to young they wont statt laying til 16-18 week plus layer feed can cause kidney damage i recommend u carry on with growers and oyster for another 6-8 weeks
Sam xx

 

[Sammi_0411]

Lady at the feed store either needs to brush up on her knowledge or get a new job