Is this right about medicated feed? layer question

[Concordmommy]

Can you not eat eggs that are laid within two weeks of finishing anyy start and grow medicated?

if I have a chicken who lays before all the others (I have five) do I give them all layer food? Do I start giving it to them before they lay? (they are 16 weeks, one is 17)

 

[maf2008]

I too have a question... I have some chickens at 17 weeks and laying and others in the pen at 12/14 weeks should I geve them a "mix" of starter/layer feed? or should I just switch to layer feed? I appreciate advise thanks

 

[JessaLynn]

I would just switch them to layers.For the 12-14 weeks old it may slow growth by a couple weeks but it's much safer then eating eggs from hens that ate medicated feed.Just what I have done though.I haven't had any problems.

 

[RendonRoo]

The medicated starter feed doesn't have anti-biotics in them. The meds in it aren't supposed to be bad for us but i'm waiting for a little while. Mine are still laying little pullet eggs but they are getting bigger. After the first week i'm gonna start eating them. Good Luck

 

[davey]

How soon is it safe to start chickens on a layer diet? I have mixed ages. 18 wks and 9 wks. I have been told that extra calcium in layer feed may not be good for the younger hens. What to do?!

 

[nhnanna]

I have read that alot of people on here just use the grower and offer oyster shell on the side. Hope this helps.

 

[JessaLynn]

Yeah it could lead to kidney failure is what I was told.It will slow the growth because of the low protein level.Go the safe route, grower and on the side offer oyster shell.

 

[davey]

Is Amprolium in a 0.0125% concentration harmful in eggs?

 

[Judy]

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No. Safe to eat the eggs.

 

[Judy]

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They are safe to eat if it is medicated with amprolium.