Question on Nutrena feed.

[redneck farmer]

Ok so my flock consist of 4 pullets ( 3, 15 1/2 week old an 1, 9 1/2 week old) an 1 turkey ( male 9 1/2 weeks old).
So my older hens are getting ready to lay eggs an I have a question on what feed I should give them-
All birds have been on
country feed chick starter All there life.
I would like to know what I should feed my flock,
Layer feed or all flock?
I would like like to make the switch to nature wise instead of country feed

 

[redneck farmer]

Anybody!?

 

[Dennel4]

Can crushed clam scheels be given to your chickens

 

[redneck farmer]

So I should feed all flock to my flock an provide oyster shell

 

[vickiw]

NO! Layers should not get oyster shell until they start laying. I feed nothing but Nutrena to my girls. My hens are on layer and my 8 wks old are on Nutrena starter/grower. It has everything they need till they join production. Read the bags but I would suggest you get your babies at least on a good grower. don't know about the turkey, never had one.

 

[redneck farmer]

I wasn't gonna feed oyster shell till try layed eggs.. Let me reword my question
Can I feed my flock, all flock by Nutrena , an just supply my laying hens with oysters

 

[Den in Penn]

Yes.

 

[redneck farmer]

Yes.

Ok thanks!

 

[ChickensRDinos]

If oyster shell is separate they will only eat it as needed so it is fine for a mixed flock of all ages. Sounds like you are on the right path.

 

[redneck farmer]

If oyster shell is separate they will only eat it as needed so it is fine for a mixed flock of all ages. Sounds like you are on the right path.

Good I was worried what I needed to do!