30/05/2025
FEEDING TIMETABLE FOR LAYERS CHICKEN
Here is a feeding timetable for layer chickens from day-old to laying period (0–20 weeks)
Phase 1: Chick Starter (0–6 weeks)
Starter feed (Chick mash), 12–15g per chick — 7:00 AM
Clean drinking water with vitamins (e.g., Vitalyte) — 7:30 AM
Starter feed (repeat feeding), 12–15g per chick — 12:00 PM
Clean water (replace if dirty) — 1:00 PM
Starter feed again, 10–12g per chick — 5:00 PM
Clean water overnight with glucose or vitamins (optional) — Night
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Phase 2: Grower Phase (7–16 weeks)
Grower mash, 40–60g per bird — 7:00 AM
Clean drinking water — 7:30 AM
Grower mash, 40–60g per bird — 1:00 PM
Clean water (check and top up) — 2:00 PM
Grower mash (optional 3rd feeding if needed) — 5:00 PM
Access to clean water overnight — Night
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Phase 3: Pre-Lay to Laying Period (17–20+ weeks)
Layers mash, 90–120g per bird — 7:00 AM
Clean water with calcium or multivitamins — 7:30 AM
Layers mash (2nd serving if needed) — 1:00 PM
Water check and refill — 2:00 PM
Grits or oyster shell (for calcium boost) — 4:00 PM
Layers mash (optional feeding) — 6:00 PM
Water access overnight — Night
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