When to switch to layer???

[DVTO2]

So one of my golden sex links laid their first egg at 16 weeks - very exciting! When should I be switching to layer feed?

 

[InsaneBreeder]

I'd do it now so that she will get adequate calcium to make her eggshells. The instructions on the feedbag say to begin giving layer feed to chickens when they are 4 1/2 months old or a month before their estimated laying start. I wouldn't give it to pullets less than four months because it can damage their kidneys when they're young.

 

[DVTO2]

I have six other birds who haven't laid yet and I don't know which one laid the egg - should they all get layer?

 

[toletiquesbysam]

Yep, if they are all the same age, then you've got a layer and the rest will be soon, so switch with your next bag you purchase!

 

[DVTO2]

Should I put the half bag of grower I have left in the compost heap?

 

[kybeagle]

I would just start mixing the starter with the layer feed right now. That way it won't be such a switch on the feed and you will be able to use the rest of your starter!