Layer feed

[ZANEYchickenguy]

The label on my layer feed bag says to feed at the age of 22 weeks. My chickens are 18 weeks old now. Can I feed it to them from now?

 

[NatJ]

Are they laying eggs yet?
If they are laying eggs, then it is fine.

If they are not laying eggs, it might be better to wait.

 

[Kiki]

The label on my layer feed bag says to feed at the age of 22 weeks. My chickens are 18 weeks old now. Can I feed it to them from now?

Yes you can feed it now.
It is actually better to start feeding them the added calcium a week or two before they start laying eggs.

 

[ZANEYchickenguy]

Thank you I will feed them it now.

 

[ZANEYchickenguy]

Are they laying eggs yet?

No, they are not.

 

[Brooks_]

There is debate on waiting to the 22 wk mark. I don't think there is harm in waiting or starting a few weeks early. I use all flock and waited till the first few eggs then put out oyster shell for all.