miless2111s
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just a couple of questions as we're new to this
1) We're feeding our pre-laying chickens on layer pellets as this is what they had at the breeders - we like taking some treats out to them (grapes, pea branches, apple peel etc) but we were just wondering if it is possible to feed them too much veg? We'd like to give them peelings (not potatoes obviously) but worry that we might end up disturbing the balance which the layer pellets give? We assume not as we can't control what the eat when running around the garden but being new we need some reassurance!
2) Will we need to give oyster shell etc supplements when they start to lay or do layer pellets provide everything they need?
Thanks
Miles
1) We're feeding our pre-laying chickens on layer pellets as this is what they had at the breeders - we like taking some treats out to them (grapes, pea branches, apple peel etc) but we were just wondering if it is possible to feed them too much veg? We'd like to give them peelings (not potatoes obviously) but worry that we might end up disturbing the balance which the layer pellets give? We assume not as we can't control what the eat when running around the garden but being new we need some reassurance!

2) Will we need to give oyster shell etc supplements when they start to lay or do layer pellets provide everything they need?
Thanks
Miles