Integrating pullets, how to feed??

[Hogwarts322]

I am planning on removing the dog crate within four run, and fully integrating our 13wk pullets with our layers very soon. My only unknown is, how do I manage the food? I’ve read that layer feed isn’t good for pullets until at least 18 weeks, so do I do a 50/50 combo of starter crumbles, and layer pellets, only starter crumbles for all of them, or is it okay for them to have just the layer pellets?
Thanks in advance.

 

[room onthebroom]

I offer both until they’re all on the same diet.

 

[21hens-incharge]

I feed everyone a flock raiser with oyster shell in a seperate dish when integration is going on.

That said if you offer both they seem to be able to choose what they need.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Easiest to just put everyone on the same thing the youngest are eating, with oyster shell on the side for layers. The layers are likely to prefer grower/starter as well as it usually has higher protein.

 

[Hogwarts322]

Easiest to just put everyone on the same thing the youngest are eating, with oyster shell on the side for layers. The layers are likely to prefer grower/starter as well as it usually has higher protein.

Thanks!

I feed everyone a flock raiser with oyster shell in a seperate dish when integration is going on.

That said if you offer both they seem to be able to choose what they need.

thanks!

 

[Hogwarts322]

I offer both until they’re all on the same diet.

Thanks!