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[Mr Rhode Island Red]

Is it Ok for adult hens to eat growers pellets as I have a small bit left over and I want to use it up?

 

Thanks,

 

Mr Rhode Island Red

[fluffy chick]

Mine are eating bits that are put out for my 3 growers. They all eat each others food I don't think it'll do any harm but I would get some layers pellets and mix it in to use it up. Assuming you don't have too much.

[Egluntyne]

Mine are using up a bag of growers at the moment. The only difference I can see is that the yolks are a bit paler than usual. I assume that it is because they don't have the 'colour enhancers' ie marigold etc in it. I'm not losing sleep over it as the hens seem happy enough.

[vickichicky]

Yes as above I should think as long as it isn't a permanent thing it'd be fine. Growers doesn't have the extra Calcium in it Layers does. Although if it is the one that has the anti cocci stuff in it (not very common) it might be best not too as the drug could be in the eggs? I tried to get growers with anti Cocci stuff in it but couldn't find it anywhere. But they had the anti cocci crumb for 8 weeks anyway.

[squiffs]

I think growers pellets just have a bit more protein in them which can make them a bit fat if you fed them on it permanently - but if you're just using it up it shouldn't be an issue.

 

I think some people switch their chooks to growers in winter to help them through moult and keep them in good condition!

[Egluntyne]

Interestingly, the brand I use has the same amount of protein in both , ie 17%. The vitamin and mineral content is slightly different though.