[Beano]

Is it so necessary for them to have layers pellets when they have stopped laying ? e.g. old age, winter etc.
Can I be a little less strict with them during this time of year?

[joyfull]

if they are mixed in with laying hens then stick to layers pellets.
What else was you thinking of feeding them? Layers does provide the vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy hen.

[Beano]

None of them are laying at the moment. I thought that maybe the concentration of calcium in the layers might do more harm than good if they're not laying.
I was thinking I might mix in some mixed corn with the layers.

[joyfull]

only a couple of mine are laying the other 16 are resting over winter but they all still get layers as their main feed - the calcium will help their bones.