Saving Money

[3KillerBs]

Just a note.

Oystershell doesn't spoil. So today I paid $15 for a 50# bag, which will last my large flock about 2 years.

The alternative is $7 for a 5# bag.

I keep it in the can because after a year or so the paper bag deteriorates.

 

[The Birb King]

I got a big bag of oyster shell about 2 years ago and I still have a lot left. They don't need much, I just mix a handful in with their scratch and throw it on the ground for them.

 

[3KillerBs]

I got a big bag of oyster shell about 2 years ago and I still have a lot left. They don't need much, I just mix a handful in with their scratch and throw it on the ground for them.

I used old bottles and jugs of various sorts to make calcium feeders and keep oyster shell, egg shells, or both in them at all times so that they can eat what they want.

Feeders and Scoops From Recycled Bottles

 

[The Birb King]

I used old bottles and jugs of various sorts to make calcium feeders and keep oyster shell, egg shells, or both in them at all times so that they can eat what they want.

Feeders and Scoops From Recycled Bottles

That's interesting I might try something similar.

 

[Cindy in PA]

I paid $16.98 for the same brand two weeks ago. I remember when it was super cheap & real oyster shell!

 

[3KillerBs]

I paid $16.98 for the same brand two weeks ago. I remember when it was super cheap & real oyster shell!

The last bag looked more like limestone chips and this one looks more like shell. I don't care -- calcium carbonate is calcium carbonate.

 

[rosemarythyme]

I would do that if they actually sold flaked shell, not the compressed pellets, in larger bags. It seems 10 lb is the biggest I can find.

 

[3KillerBs]

I would do that if they actually sold flaked shell, not the compressed pellets, in larger bags. It seems 10 lb is the biggest I can find.

These are chunks of busted up shell in various sizes.

 

[rosemarythyme]

These are chunks of busted up shell in various sizes.

They look like rocks to me *squints* (This is probably the same squint my chickens do when they realize I ran out of eggshells and "only" have oyster shell to offer.)

 

[3KillerBs]

They look like rocks to me *squints* (This is probably the same squint my chickens do when they realize I ran out of eggshells and "only" have oyster shell to offer.)

The previous bag had grey chunks that looked like crushed limestone.

It was labeled "Calcium Grit" and I was fine with it. The calcium is the calcium.