Only one hen laying do I switch to layer feed now?

[AshleyBickle]

I have three hens but one just started laying. They are all the same age but it's still early. Only about 20 weeks old. Do I switch to layer feed now or continue to feed grower until the others start laying also?

 

[sourland]

I would continue feeding the grower mixed with increasing % of layer feed until all of the grower is used up and feed had been completely changed over to laying feed.

 

[Fred's Hens]

Since there is no magic in layer feed, you may choose just to feed the remaining portion of your current feed. Layer is merely a 16-20% protein type feed with calcium added for stronger egg shells. A calcium supply, offered on the side, essentially accomplishes the same thing. Many folks here never feed layer, feeding a good grower or Raiser type product.

That said, I do feed layer and since your birds are all at the 20 week mark, there'd be no problem in doing so. The choice is entirely yours. Enjoy you new layer(s).