Omlet cube and run

[chuckmum6]

I am wonder when you would suggest switching to layer pellets? My chicks are 14 wks (2 cockerels and a hen) and are living with the big girls - who are all living on growers pellets at because of this. I am quite keen to switch back to layers for the big ones asap when do you think would be the earliest I can do this?

 

I am thinking I could slowly adjust the mix over the next few weeks adding in layers bit by bit, I want to use up the growers that is left too (about 1/3 of a bag).

[chicken bark]

I am thinking I could slowly adjust the mix over the next few weeks adding in layers bit by bit, I want to use up the growers that is left too (about 1/3 of a bag).

 

I think that sounds like a good plan. I'd guess they should stay on growers until about 16 weeks, but given your situation mixing it from now seems like the best plan for all of them.

[Redwing]

Dont mid it in too early, the layers will be fine on growers for now

 

I have a chook whose growth has been stunted from laying too early due to being fed the wrong food by accident from 12-16 weeks, its not nice

 

Start mixing in the layers at 18 weeks+. 22+ weeks if they are heavy pure breeds like Orps or Cochins