When do you switch over to grower (vs starter) food?

[fshinggrl]

Is it just when you run out of starter? I know you aren't supposed to feed the starter once they start laying eggs (medicated). My pullets are 3 weeks old today.

 

[teeny]

the label on the food should say. they get starter till 6 weeks and then grower till 12 weeks . i have mine on a starter/grower and it cover both areas . i don't know what yours are for laying or meat. you might ask your feed store cause there is starter, grower, and finisher. i give mine scratch at 5 weeks till it's time for lay mash. i give mine bread , whole shelled corn , scratch and laying mash. i also give them grass , my hens like it and my roosters don't. BEST OF LUCK!:

 

[teeny]

forgot to tell you to give grit / oyster shell for calcium when they get older.

 

[gritsar]

Depending on where you live you may find starter/grower or seperate starter and grower.
If it's starter/grower you can feed that up until 18 to 20 weeks or when you get your first egg; whichever comes first.
If seperate, feed starter for around 6 to 8 weeks and then they go onto grower until 18 to 20 weeks or first egg.
You should start offering oyster shell when you start giving them layer feed.