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Pullet – From 6 weeks to 18 weeks, chickens do lots of growing so will need a type of feed to help them do that. This feed is called ‘growers pellets’ or ‘growers mash’. This feed is typically 15-16% protein. Laying hens – When your chickens start to lay eggs they will needs to be fed ‘layers pellets’ or ‘layers mash’.Click to see full answer. Consequently, when can you feed chickens layers pellets?Layer feeds should be fed starting around 18 weeks of age, or when the first egg is laid, whichever comes first. It is necessary to provide an adequate supply of fresh, clean water for your birds at all times. Chickens will drink approximately three times as much water by weight as they eat in feed.Also, should I feed my chickens pellets or crumble? Smaller broken up pellets makes them easier to eat and are a good option for baby chicks and smaller breeds. Chickens tend to prefer the smaller crumbles over the large pellets. ?Smaller pellets (micro pellets) make them easier to eat. ?Chickens tend to prefer loose mix over other feed because of the variety. Keeping this in consideration, can chickens eat pellet food? Chickens love potato skin). The basis of any good chicken diet is a high quality poultry pellet (source). We feed our girls layers pellets which provide them with the right amount of protein and minerals to keep them laying eggs! Chickens love fruit and vegetables and you can give them this daily.Can laying hens eat chick starter?A hen can eat chick starter, but a chick shouldn’t eat laying hen feed. Laying hen feed has too much calcium and not enough protein for chicks. Chick feed isn’t perfect for a hen -not enough calcium and too much protein – but for a short time it won’t hurt her.

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