Types of feed?

[mdryer]

I have 1 layer right now and have introduced a few youngin's and was wondering if there was a feed that I could use for both egg laying and in between chickens? I heard that the non laying chicks should not have layer food, so was trying to keep it simple.

Thanks,
Matt

 

[Tesumph]

Many people on here feed all-flock feed or a chick grower feed permanently. Just make sure you supply oyster shell on the side.

 

[mdryer]

Thanks, yea...I heard that too, but just wanted to see if that's a common solution...They free range, but I also supply grit...should I also supply the oyster shells for the calcium?

 

[Tesumph]

If anyone is laying, yes. Those that aren’t supposed to eat it won’t eat it, they’re good about regulating their calcium. I’ve read a lot more recently about how layer feed has lower protein than the others, so many people are making the switch anyway for a higher protein feed, usually chick grower I believe.