patsylabrador Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 I accidentally bought a sack of growers pellets instead of layers pellets yesterday. I can't just waste them so are they ok for my bantams who are roughly 18 months old and should I supplement the pellets with anything? I have a sack of mixed corn and they always have fresh corn on the cob and greens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 I'm not certain but I think growers would contain more protein and less calcium, so they would be good if your hens were moulting. You could get a bag of layers and mix them in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 I wouldn't mix them because they will only decide which they like and chuck the others over the floor Won't you need them when you get some more chooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 They will be fine, I feed my show birds growers pellets during the show season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 I have all different aged chickens in one run, so i feed mine just growers, egg production has got slower, but as long as they are happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 Thank you for your replies, they were eating them happily so I can relax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 Sorry, another question. Is it ok to eat the eggs? I read something about anti-cocci additives but there seems to be differing advice about the eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevmatt Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 HI you should not eat the eggs if it has anti - cocci medication in it - better to use a medication free growers such as Fancy Feed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
