Feb 21, 2022 · Alternatives to store-bought oyster shells? There are several alternatives to oyster shell that you can feed your laying hens if you don't want to purchase commercial oyster shell. …

Apr 22, 2015 · The purpose of feeding them oyster shells would be if they are not getting enough calcium. If you noticed they might be deficient I would try crushing up their egg shells and feed …

Jul 21, 2019 · The oyster shell we use said to use 1 pound of oyster shells per 20 pounds of food, so we just mixed half a bag of 5-lbs oyster feed with a 50-lbs bag of feed. The hens just ate as …

Jul 27, 2012 · Oyster shells is a calcium carbonate supplement. There is already a lot of calcium supplement in Layer formula feed. (pre-laying birds do not need the supplement and long term …

Jun 10, 2022 · We have had two egg bound hens in the last few months and I’ve noticed some of the egg shells seem to be thinner/weaker. We use Kalmbach Layer feed which has 3.5% …

Jul 21, 2011 · The oyster shells that we buy from the feed store are almost in a powdered form. So i think you have to almost use some sort of pestle and mortar.

Apr 3, 2023 · I have got oyster shells and grit for my flock of chickens and ducks, but how do they eat it best? Should sprinkle it in food, out it in a separate bowl, and put it in the ground with …

Feb 8, 2021 · Continue with the Starter-grower feed and offer the Oyster Shells till at least one of each breed is laying before switching to a Layers feed. Myself, I haven't fed a Layers feed in …

Jul 2, 2019 · Can you take out the containers of grit and oyster shells and bring them back in after a couple days. Also give them treats at the same time as bringing them back into their area, …

Nov 24, 2008 · I put the oyster shells in a seperate feed dish and let them eat the oyster shell as they choose. I usually have to refill the dish every week, I was kind of surprised, I didn't expect …