One in the flock started laying, what to feed?

[loohoo]

Hi all!
We just got our first egg today!! So exciting! Our kids were thrilled!
We have 4 pullets, all are around 16 weeks...3 BOs, and a Barred Rock.
I just bought a new bag of Grower/Finisher feed last week. Can I continue to feed this? Or do I need to switch to layer feed now that one is laying? Sounds trivial but I just want to make sure I'm doing it right to avoid any health issues.
Should I make oyster shell available now as well?

 

[sourland]

I'd continue with that feed and make oyster shell available. Many feed an all flock feed with oyster shell on the side.

 

[loohoo]

I'd continue with that feed and make oyster shell available. Many feed an all flock feed with oyster shell on the side.

Thank you!

 

[loohoo]

Finish your current back, but be sure to add oyster shell or crushed eggs in a seperate container.

Thank you!

 

[Flockincrazy]

Hi all!
We just got our first egg today!! So exciting! Our kids were thrilled!
We have 4 pullets, all are around 16 weeks...3 BOs, and a Barred Rock.
I just bought a new bag of Grower/Finisher feed last week. Can I continue to feed this? Or do I need to switch to layer feed now that one is laying? Sounds trivial but I just want to make sure I'm doing it right to avoid any health issues.
Should I make oyster shell available now as well?

Finish the bag dont start layer feed till they are all laying and make sure you set out grit for the ones that are laying

 

[Sonya9]

Many people never use layer feed at all (even young laying hens don't lay continuously). All flock or something similar with oyster shell on the side is a good option.