Plz help

[jayke563]

I have 3 6 week old hens and all the food I have is layers mash I have already started feeding them the layers mash is it okay for them to eat this? Ps. I really don't want to here from people saying that they are going to die because they won't its food not poison I'm just wondering if it will make them sick

 

[sourland]

Well, sounds as if you have answered your own post.

 

[jayke563]

Well, sounds as if you have answered your own post. 

Will it make them sick

 

[drumstick diva]

YES, it can ! Layers feed has calcium for good shell development etc. Young chicks are far from laying age - the calcium can damage their kidneys. You needn't take my word for it but, you did ask that we" Please help."

Layers feed is not poison to pullets/hens producing eggs. Baby humans don't eat adult foods and neither should chicks.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[N F C]

Welcome to BYC!

Drumstick Diva is correct...layer feed has too much calcium in it for young chicks. Your chicks need chick starter or starter/grower feed for their development. Save the layer feed for once they start laying.

Good luck to you!