when to switch chicks from growers to layers

[kfyffe123]

at what age do you switch chicks from growers to layers

 

[Fire26]

I was just going to post this same question. No Replys yet???

 

[Toddrick]

For production breeds, I'd say about 18 weeks, or once they start laying. Or, just add oyster shells after they start laying, and use whatever feed you want.

 

[msv92]

Do you feed oyster shells with layer feed? I just switched my chickens to layer feed, so I was wondering if they need oyster shells too.

 

[junebuggena]

Offer oyster shells in a separate dish.

 

[SueT]

At 16 wks, I bought a bag of layer pellets, planning to start it when the grower pellets ran out. When the first egg came at 18 weeks, I mixed layer pellets into what was left of the grower pellets, so it's about half and half for the next couple weeks. I sprinkled the oyster shells on the ground with the grit. Hopefully, this is all okay.

 

[msv92]

Thanks for your replies. I will offer the oyster shell separate.