When do you switch off the STarter Feed?

[scrambledmess]

Just wondering at what age you move them to the layer feed. I have no idea the breeds. I got them from TSC. I know some are Golden Comets and that is all I know.

 

[Eastins Eggs]

Put them on layer feed around 18 weeks of age.

 

[Chieftain]

Please go up on Amazon and look for a copy of "Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens" by Gail Damerow. It is probably the best primer on raising chickens I have found, and my copy is well worn already. It's about $12 in paperback, and I understand it is even available in Kindle format now as well.

Nutrition and maximum egg production go hand in hand. Chickens have specific nutritional needs at different stages of life, depending on the breed, and it is important to know what they need and when in order to keep them happy, ie: laying as many eggs for you as possible.

Check it out...

 

[Gonzo]

As soon as they start laying. I'd have a bag of Layer pellets handy when they're about 16~18 wks old.