When to change from starter feed?

[Papa chick]

When do I change from starter feed? Got them 2-3 days old on 8-12-24. They are starting to lay eggs. Wanting layers. Have Rhode Island Reds. What do I go to now? Thanks!

 

[nuthatched]

You actually never have to if they have access to oyster shell but if you want to, find a nice 18% layer and start once you think most are laying.

 

[U_Stormcrow]

Never.

Keep on the Starter - or an "All Flock" formulation. Offer a free choice source of calcium (oyster shell, typically). They will self regulate their calcium intake. Apart from frequent inclusion of a coccidiastat, most company's Starter and All Flock formulations are near identical nutritionally, and (apart from Calcium), generally equal to or superior to Layer in every other measure.

Why not "layer"? Follow the link.