Re: Switching from growers to layers

Oh good thought!   I forgot about medicated feeds....   I don't use the
stuff if I can help it.

"Goofy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> "EppingBoy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > My Speckledies are 16 weeks old and in theory should start laying in a
> > few weeks time. When should I be switching from growers to layers? I
> > don't want to start them too early as they will still be growing.
> > Are they likely to start laying later at this time of year due to the
> > lack of daylight? or are hybrids not so fussed about the weather?
> > TIA
> > Bryann
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> Lol - don't worry, they won't lay too early!
> I'd give them 26 weeks before they lay.
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> Just check that the growers food is ok for the eggs to be eaten - some are
> not.
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