Left-over meatie crumbles for molting layers?

[vermontgal]

I have some leftover meatie crumbles (21% protein). I think I've heard that when chickens molt (this fall?), they need extra protein. So is it a good idea to feed my layers the meat bird feed? I know they'd need extra calcium, so I'd mix in oyster shell. Thanks for any advice.

 

[Judy]

It would be fine if the feed is fresh enough. Any chance you can freeze it?

 

[keljonma]

Should be okay if you can keep it fresh. Feed the oyster shell separately not mixed with the feed.