The feed store didn't order chick Developer this week

[boxermom]

I am on my last feeder fill of Developer. I have 4 1/2 week old BR and 6 wk old EE's and BO's. I went to the other feed store in town and they sell Nutrena that goes right to "layer" feed after "starter" feed. I bought one bag to get by. The store can order a non medicated 16% feed, but they don't have it in stock. Am I good to go w/ the layer feed or should I have him order the other?

 

[speckledhen]

Get starter, not layer. I use starter till mine are almost grown. They are way too young for the calcium in the layer feed.

 

[lux_interior]

yeah starter is the next best for that age if they don't have grower... I also buy for my young ones something called "flock raiser" .... not sure if they have that there.... but if they aren't laying, don't get layer..

 

[boxermom]

Thank you for your reply and info. I'll return the layer feed tomorrow and get a bag of starter to hold off until the grower feed comes in. I sure appreciate all the help on this forum!!!!!! THANKS