Laying pellets

[cajunlizz]

OK , I feed my chickens morning and late afternoon . DO the HENS have to have laying pellets EVERYDAY ? IF so , do I have to give with every feeding ?


WHAT age can the chicks be removed off chick starter ? Mine are 10 - 12 weeks old .


IF I have to keep on the chick starter , CAN I MIX with the chicken scratch ?


I have also been giving bread to ALL . I have 27 chicks ( 10 - 12 weeks old ) , 4 laying hens , and 3 hens FIXING TO start laying .

 

[seminolewind]

Hi, I would keep the chicks on starter/grower for at least 4 more weeks. Your hens need layer every day, possibly free choice. Laying eggs takes alot out of a chicken, and they really need the ingredients in the layer. I would not be feeding bread. They will fill up on that and eat less of their nutritious feed.
You can make them a nutritious snack instead. Yogurt, instant oatmeal, water, and feed mixed . I would not give them too much scratch either

 

[cajunlizz]

Quote:
WHY NOT to much scratch ?

 

[seminolewind]

because scratch is like candy bars. Very little nutrition.

 

[Nuggetsowner:)]

I feed my girls like this....

Laying Hens get... layer feed... free choice
oyster shell... free choice
and a treat each night... could be some scratch, veggie scraps, or whatever I can find!

Pullets 3 months old... Grower 18%... free choice
and a treat each night

 

[prariechiken]

Yep, easy on the scratch. Too much scratch will make your birds fat if they are not allowed to roam about and burn it off. Overweight chickens can develope heart problems. A good rule of thumb is to handle your birds on a regular basis. This way you get the hands on feel of their health and well being. Good luck with your birds....