What to feed 3 month old chickens?

[77horses]

I have a couple 2 1/2 to 3 month old chickens who have been raised on starter/grower feed along with some table scraps and treats and whatever they find while in their tractor coop outside (grass, bugs, etc.). Now that they're about 3 months old, and are almost completely feathered, should I take them off starter/grower feed? If so, should I switch to cracked corn? I know cracked corn is considered a "junk food" for chickens but it's okay if they eat it while free ranging. I figured it's too early for layer pellets, plus I'm 99% sure one of them is a rooster so he shouldn't be eating layer pellets anyways. Thoughts?

 

[BayBay Peepers]

Stick with the starter/grower until about 16 weeks or until they start laying. You can still feed your snacks though I'm sure they won't complain

 

[77horses]

Okay thanks!

 

[jessmess]

My chickens are 18 weeks- is it ok to switch them to the layers feed?

 

[ShaylaFox]

Stick with the starter/grower until about 16 weeks or until they start laying. You can still feed your snacks though I'm sure they won't complain

They are right, if you look on the back of the feed bag there should be a feed chart. At least there is on the feed I use which is the cheapest starter/grower.