Time to add Oyster Shell?

[MrsCluckadoodledo]

My chickens are 16 weeks old now. I feed an all flock due to having roosters and turkeys. I haven’t gotten any eggs yet but should I start them on oyster shell now? Getting worried as my friend who got chicks out of the same batches already has eggs from her 16 &17 weeks olds but she feeds layer pellets.

 

[WildNectarine]

Offering oyster shell free choice is perfectly fine for any age besides brooder chicks, they’ll eat what they need, ignore it if they don’t; brooder chicks might get confused.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Yes you can provide it now, it won't hurt anybody. Only those who need it will help themselves. Hope you get some eggs soon, too!