layer pellots or mash?

[Mechanic1987]

Since one of my hens has started laying at 19 weeks we are going to put them on layer- any preference between pellets and mash-
next question how long before you should wait till the medicated feed is out of their system before you can eat the eggs?

Thanks

 

[speckledhen]

If your feed only contains Amprolium, you dont have to wait at all. If it has some other meds, I have no idea, but I'd think a week or two.
I prefer pellets. I've never seen any crumble or mash that doesn't become a layer of powder in the bottom of the feeder.

 

[Mechanic1987]

Thanks for the help Cynthia.

 

[TreyClark281]

i use mash i looks easyer for them to eat..
i might try pellets..
less waste.

 

[speckledhen]

Some companies' pellets are too long. I like Southern States pellets because, usually, they are uniform short pieces, but they manage to eat whatever I put out for them. Buckeye brand still has animal protein and I like that brand best for my birds, although some of the pellets are longer.

 

[Sunshell1974]

I have used crumble their whole life can I switch them to pellets and will they eat them they are few months shy of a year old?