when do I feed layer crumbles?

[momofchicks]

I have 9 week old chics, when do I feed layer crumbles.

Thanks

 

[wynedot55]

you can feed layer crumbles at 16 weeks.

 

[MissPrissy]

I never switch until I see an egg. Some of my big girls go almost 30 weeks before they start to lay. Too much calcium in the layer feed too soon will cause kidney issues.

 

[momofchicks]

Thanks, one of the local stores said go ahead now. I was surprised by their response because I thought I had heard around 16 weeks or so. Should I still be feeding them the medicated starter/grower?

Thanks again.

 

[MissPrissy]

You can use plain starter/grower or flock raiser until the point of lay.