When to change feed types

[Beth the chicken mama]

I don't mean to hijack the thread, but I also have questions about this and didn't think I should necessarily start another.

I have 12-week old pullets and cockerels. What do I feed when the bag of starter is gone? Also, they are currently given chick grit and have a50x50 free range area. They do eat the grit. Do hens and roosters need the same type of grit considering the calcium requirements of hens? Do I need a dish of oyster shells and a separate dish of grit,? Can I mix them in one dish? As you can see, I'm confused, lol..new spazzy chicken mom.

 

[featherhead007]

sea bird, here is a sea bird, just for you

 

[ChickNanny13]

@Twoleggedmotherhen - What kind/breed of chickens are in you post? They are so CUTE!

 

[featherhead007]

Just dry your used eggs shells the grind them up and sprinkle a bit over there food instead of buying oyster shells. That will give them good calcium back in their diets.

very good reply

 

[featherhead007]

Beth dear, you worry too much. chickens in your care will out live even you!

 

[BellePoule]

here is a roo for you!View attachment 1443718

I see your roo and raise you one of mine

 

[featherhead007]

I see your roo and raise you one of mine
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very good looking roo!

 

[Beth the chicken mama]

I'm not worrying someone asked a question and I told them what I do with my chickens

 

[Twoleggedmotherhen]

@Twoleggedmotherhen - What kind/breed of chickens are in you post? They are so CUTE!

Chicks are Golden Comets. Older hens a Plymouth Rock, a Brahma and a EE.

 

[ChickNanny13]

Chicks are Golden Comets. Older hens a Plymouth Rock, a Brahma and a EE.