Post by @crooked.toes3

If your chicks are around 16–18 weeks old and getting close to laying, it’s time to start thinking about layer feed. I personally like to keep things simple and feed a starter & grower feed until they’re ready to transition straight to layer feed. It provides the protein they need while they’re still growing, and then I switch once they’re nearing their first eggs. Every flock is a little different, so watch your birds—not just the calendar #raisingchickens #backyardchickens #raisingchickens