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 30, 2018 · The oyster shells should help, although I just use crushed up chicken egg shells, or my ducks egg shells (once I’m done using the eggs) and feed it to them and it does the same …

Apr 17, 2009 · For those who mix their layer feed and oyster shell together what ratio of feed to oyster shells do you use? I'm allways dealing with shoft shells and thin shells.

May 18, 2016 · Egg shells are useful for calcium, but they are not as readily absorbed and do not provide as much calcium as oyster shell -- if you are feeding layer ration this is not a concern, …

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% …

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 …

Nov 16, 2017 · Thinking about redoing my driveway and doing it in crushed oyster shells. Anyone have any experience with this? If so let me know any pro's or con' or ideas on where to buy a …

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 …

Dec 17, 2024 · Not sure what type of oyster shell you're offering but flaked 100% shell is usually preferred over the nugget shaped ones (which are crushed shell or limestone formed into little …