Questions and general discussion about all flock/flock raiser food

[Faithful flock]

Hey there! I have always fed my girls organic layer. However now I have a rooster and some pullets and I am interested in doing flock raiser for my whole flock. Anything tips/things I should know? I've read that you do have to provide oyster shells as extra calcium for the layers? Will they know how much they need? Another question is I have one week old pullets can they be on flock raiser as well? I'm hoping my older girls will adjust to there new food as they're 4 years old.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I don't think there's really any tips.

You can feed an all flock/flock raiser to everyone regardless of age.
Yes, provide oyster shell free choice, the birds will take what they need.

One week old chicks can eat all flock/flock raiser. Do look at the size of the crumbles, if the chicks struggle eating it, just grind it up a bit finer in the blender or food processor.

 

[Weeg]

I agree, not many tips I can think of. One thing I’ve noticed is that my favorite organic brands don’t carry a flock raise or all flock. If you want to stick with organic, you can feed a starter, it’s basically the same thing. That’s what I do for my birds.

 

[Brooks_]

Wyorp Rock and Weeg have covered it. The only thing I can add is that if Purina flock raiser was referred to in op and not just the generic term, the crumble size has been fine for chicks. Still a good tip to grind more if needed. Can even be done to pellets.

 

[Faithful flock]

I don't think there's really any tips.

You can feed an all flock/flock raiser to everyone regardless of age.
Yes, provide oyster shell free choice, the birds will take what they need.

One week old chicks can eat all flock/flock raiser. Do look at the size of the crumbles, if the chicks struggle eating it, just grind it up a bit finer in the blender or food processor.

Thank you for the advise! Quick question I have 3 month old pullets when should I start giving them the oyster shells since they're are not laying?

 

[Weeg]

Thank you for the advise! Quick question I have 3 month old pullets when should I start giving them the oyster shells since they're are not laying?

Offer oyster shell free choice in the run when they start laying, or when they are showing signs.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Thank you for the advise! Quick question I have 3 month old pullets when should I start giving them the oyster shells since they're are not laying?

Just make the oyster shell available free choice. They may take a piece or two to investigate. It won't hurt them.

 

[Faithful flock]

Just make the oyster shell available free choice. They may take a piece or two to investigate. It won't hurt them.

Alright! I have a cockeral in there as well is it okay for him to eat it too?

 

[Brooks_]

Alright! I have a cockeral in there as well is it okay for him to eat it too?

I might check it out, but not eat enough to be of concern.

Edit *He. derp

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Alright! I have a cockeral in there as well is it okay for him to eat it too?

It will be fine.