Layer feed or all flock for nonlaying hens in winter

[Welllaidacres]

My hens are starting to really slow down on egg production with the days getting shorter. This will be my first winter with hens. I have been feeding them a premixed layer feed from the local feed coop. Its Hubbard's Homestead brand. With them not laying in the winter, should I switch to an all flock feed that has lower calcium in it or stay with the layer feed? Even with the layer feed I have been letting them free choice eat oyster shell as well.

 

[sourland]

The all flock with oyster shell on the side would be fine.

 

[Sally PB]

I like the all flock (20% protein) that I'm using. I also have a cockerel, so that's why I use it. I have OS and eggshell on the side for the girls. The reason I like this is the higher protein. Then I don't worry about shortchanging them with treats like grapes or grass or squash.

 

[Acre4Me]

I like the all flock (20% protein) that I'm using. I also have a cockerel, so that's why I use it. I have OS and eggshell on the side for the girls. The reason I like this is the higher protein. Then I don't worry about shortchanging them with treats like grapes or grass or squash.

I do this same approach, never worry about them getting what they need. I have a large galvanized pan under the hanging feeder with a mix of OS and grit.