New cockerels will layer feed harm them?

[Gonzalezfam]

I was given these beautiful French black copper marans today but don’t have all flock! They will be quarantined for about two weeks they look great so far no live mites or such are vaccinated for mareks, i only have scratch mealworms and layer pellets plus other grains, will layer pellets harm them until I get all flock?They are 3 an 4 months old.

 

[CluckerFamily]

I know some people feed everyone in their flock layer feed while others refuse to do this and will feed them all flock. I think the layer feed if feed for a long time can cause health issues later on.
I personally would use the layer feed but also provide other things if I had it, greens, scrambled eggs, etc. until I could get the all flock.

 

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

I was given these beautiful French black copper marans today but don’t have all flock! They will be quarantined for about two weeks they look great so far no live mites or such are vaccinated for mareks, i only have scratch mealworms and layer pellets plus other grains, will layer pellets harm them until I get all flock?They are 3 an 4 months old.

How long will they be eating layer pellets? I think the concern is the excess calcium in the layer feed for cockerels/ roosters. Maybe you could supplement the layer feed with the mealworms/grains/fruits and veg so they don't eat so much of the layer feed if you like. Mealworms are a great source of protein for them and I'm sure they would love them!
I think some people feed there flocks incl cockerels/ roos layer feed all the time and haven't had a problem. I use to feed layer pellets but changed to grower feed after I read up its not so good for the boys. Then just have shells on the side for the layers.

 

[Gonzalezfam]

How long will they be eating layer pellets?

I would say bout a week I’ll be going to get more feed and stuff like a roost boost since I won’t free range again for a while. Here’s a pic

 

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

I would say bout a week I’ll be going to get more feed and stuff like a roost boost since I won’t free range again for a while. Here’s a pic

only a week shouldn't be a problem at all They are gorgeous by the way!

 

[rosemarythyme]

For a week it's fine. Better than trying to feed them a random assortment of stuff that isn't as nutritionally balanced.