Transitioning to Layer Crumble

[lazy gardener]

Definitely get them off the medicated feed. That is intended for short term use (if it's used at all). You can give them starter which is not medicated, or a grower which is at least 16% protein. I personally don't have a problem letting pullets have layer if they have switched from peeping to clucking. But... I'm in a minority on that stance!!!! If you stay with starter, pick up a bag of oyster shell, and put it out when they show signs that laying is imminent, or when they turn 16 weeks old.

 

[GC-Raptor]

My chicks are 12-14 weeks old. I have been using Purina Starter Medicated. I am almost out of it. Should I go ahead and switch to Layer Crumble? I was looking at Purina Layena Crumbles with Oyster.

I would buy another bag of Start & Grow, but Non-Medicated.
Get a 25# bag if you don't have too many pullets and a 5# bag of Oyster Shells.
Put the Oyster Shells in a separate container at 16 weeks, as LG said. GC
Edited to add; I transition to a layers feed when they start to squat and their combs are red, over a 2 week period by mixing the feeds 50/50.