Can roosters eat layer pellets?

[Peggysaurus]

Hi everone! I have 9 chickens in total now. My most recent batch of chicks consists of 4 pullets and 1 cockerel. They are almost 3 months old now, and I was wondering if, when the pullets start laying, roosters can eat laying pellets. I have had hens for the past three years, but no roosters. Do I have to separate him, or is it ok for him to eat the layer pellets? Sorry, I'm sure there is an obvious answer to this question but I cant seem to find an answer.

 

[HappyDuckie]

Many people have different opinions. I personally give all flock feed with oyster and egg shells supplemented.

 

[cherrynberry]

Hi everone! I have 9 chickens in total now. My most recent batch of chicks consists of 4 pullets and 1 cockerel. They are almost 3 months old now, and I was wondering if, when the pullets start laying, roosters can eat laying pellets. I have had hens for the past three years, but no roosters. Do I have to separate him, or is it ok for him to eat the layer pellets? Sorry, im sure there is an obvious answer to this question but I cant seem to find an answer.

It’s okay for him to eat, but it is bad for his kidney. So yes, he will survive, but it is bad for him to eat it long term. I recommend switching to All-flock feed with oyster shells on the sides. I am currently feeding my rooster seperately, with grower feed. But once I run out, I would like to get some All-flock feed...

 

[cluckmecoop7]

I have a bantam flock; 4 hens and a rooster.
Should I feed them all flock crumble?

 

[HappyDuckie]

I have a bantam flock; 4 hens and a rooster.
Should I feed them all flock crumble?

Yes.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

Yes.

They are still young, so should I switch asap?
(like 12 weeks)

 

[cherrynberry]

They are still young, so should I switch asap?
(like 12 weeks)

At 12 weeks they should still be on grower feed...

 

[HappyDuckie]

They are still young, so should I switch asap?
(like 12 weeks)

What feed do they have right now? Chick starter? You can keep them on chick feed until the girls start laying.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

They just switched cause TSC doesn't have it

 

[cluckmecoop7]

What feed do they have right now? Chick starter? You can keep them on chick feed until the girls start laying.

they are on layer crumble.
everybody on BYC said that was ok a few weeks ago :