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When to switch feed.

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by easteregger, Aug 29, 2008.

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  1. Aug 29, 2008 #1
    easteregger

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    Hey there everyone. Just was wondering if my chicks that are 20 weeks and not laying can be forced to lay by switching to layer feed
     
  3. Aug 29, 2008 #2
    ChickenToes

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    Nope. You can't force a chicken to lay by switching feed or by any other means. Layer feed just provides the nutrients they need once they start laying eggs.
     
  5. Aug 29, 2008 #3
    Linda in San Diego

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    My Delightful Dozen are just 18 weeks old and I asked the same question! LOL

    We are almost out of grower and DH bought 25# of Scratch, so tomorrow, I will have to go to the feed store and get some more grower - but eggs can't be far off for either one of us, right?

    Think I will get some layer - just to be ready!
     
  7. Aug 29, 2008 #4
    ChickenToes

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    Absolutely, buy some layer feed just in case. Mine are 20 or 21 weeks (I lost count somewhere in there) and they haven't begun laying yet, so they are still on starter/grower.
     
  9. Aug 29, 2008 #5
    miss_thenorth

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    Quote:At 18 weeks, I would just switch to layer--they are close.
     

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