What age should I feed my chicks adult food?

[pvchicken1]

Wondering what age i should feed my chickens adult layer feed? I have heard around 16 - 18 weeks. Is this true? I do want to feed it to them early since I have heard that they could have kidney issues.

 

[cherrynberry]

Once they are 6-7 months.

 

[cherrynberry]

Maybe a little early, but I started my chicks at around...5-6 months old. They started laying at 6 months

 

[rosemarythyme]

Most layer feed bags will instruct something like 16+ weeks, 18+ weeks. I personally wait until the majority of the chicks are laying to switch them over, and have oyster shell on the side to provide calcium as needed.

 

[Mamatomany123]

If you're set on feeding layer feed then wait until they're all laying. I personally feed all flock with oyster shell on the side. It helps when a chicken isnt laying due to molting or the season or if we have younger birds who aremt laying yet.

 

[Aapomp831]

If you're set on feeding layer feed then wait until they're all laying. I personally feed all flock with oyster shell on the side. It helps when a chicken isnt laying due to molting or the season or if we have younger birds who aremt laying yet.

^this.
.... or if you have roosters.

 

[Coops Dad]

Mine get all flock as soon as they're able to handle pellets. There's a smaller feeder for crushed oyster shell in the layer's run for them.