LAyer feed for 5-6 weel olds?

[wohneli]

I got 2 turkens today that are about 5-6 weeks old and I only have layer feed. The protein is the same as the grower feed. The only major difference I remember is that the layer feed is not medicated. Anyone think that it will be a problem to feed them the layer?

 

[MandyH]

They are supposed to have chick starter until 20 weeks of age.

 

[Namble]

Feed them chick starter until they start laying eggs. Then switch to layer feed.

 

[NYREDS]

THe problem is the calcium. There's too much in the Layer. It can harm kidneys in growing birds.

 

[trilyn]

It all depends on the brand you're feeding. I feed Blue Seal Home Fresh and they have a product called grower-cal. This is for the 8-20 week old span(or until they lay). You can check out their site at:

http://www.blueseal.com/livestock/poultry/

I feed Blue Seal to all my animals and love it! I feel the quality is consistent and affordable.

 

[Judy]

Correct that the calcium is the difference, and too much calcium is dangerous to the chicks.

However, I feel you can safely feed them layer for a day or two, til you can get to the feed store. You could also make them a meal once or twice a day of whatever you have, maybe cooked oatmeal, a scrambled egg, plain yogurt, etc., then offer the layer in between.

 

[wohneli]

I'm going to the feed store Monday and they did get yummy oatmeal this morning.
Thanks