One more bag of Chick Feed? Mixed age flock of pullets--and one rooster.

[katiemsea]

So... I have 5 girls total and one rooster (which I can't keep much longer.) 2 of the girls are 20-wks old and one is laying. The eggs are daily, smallish, and have thick shells.The other girls are about 16-wks old. And the rooster is the same age. He's only just started crowing. I don't want to hurt him or the young girls by switching to layer feed too early. I just ran out of Nature's Best Organic Chick Crumbles from Tractor Supply (the only feed store I can easily get to.) Should I just get another bag of chick starter? I have oyster shell and put it out one day--everyone had to check it out. And about layer feeds... Is DuMor (which I believe is formulated by Purina) a good feed? It seems to be a best seller. Is Purina Layena appreciably better? It's a bit more expensive and I can't seem to find an ingredients list.

 

[sourland]

If you are providing oyster shell, you might want to use an all flock type feed. Generally when changing feeds it is best to gradually transition by mixing with their known food.

 

[katiemsea]

I hadn't considered all flock. The protein is higher? Is there a brand you recommend from TS?

 

[Brooks_]

I hadn't considered all flock. The protein is higher? Is there a brand you recommend from TS?

Brands may vary by location. At my local store is nutrena all flock pellet and Purina flock raiser crumble. Both are 20% protein. I prefer the flock raiser as it is almost always fresher and I just prefer crumble.