When it’s suggested to supplement w extra calcium for heavy layers what do you use?
Washed, crushed egg shells?
Washed, crushed egg shells?
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Thanks. Didn’t realize human vitamins were ok.View attachment 3818666Just because I have the picture on hand, here is what I use - they’re available at most drug or grocery stores. These exact ones are petites so I have to give 1 and 1/2 to get to 600mg.
Yes, these ones are totally okay. I recommend everyone has them in their chicken first aid kit; they’ve saved my egg bound hen for sure. I’ve recently read when they’ve come in handy for vent prolapses, too.Thanks. Didn’t realize human vitamins were ok.
Do you supplement only if problem?
I have oyster shell available free choice on the side of the feed. The birds take what they need. It gets used less if I'm feeding "layer" and used more if I'm feeding "flock rasier".. I prefer flock raiser. The difference between the two being calcium and protein %.When it’s suggested to supplement w extra calcium for heavy layers what do you use?
Washed, crushed egg shells?
Good to know!I have oyster shell available free choice on the side of the feed. The birds take what they need. It gets used less if I'm feeding "layer" and used more if I'm feeding "flock rasier".. I prefer flock raiser. The difference between the two being calcium and protein %.
I also do not wash.. but simply let them dry on the counter to avoid molding.. then crush just a little and feed back all the egg shells. Crushing too small is not desired.
Those human supplements being suggested are in the event of persistent soft egg shells and would not be an ideal long term choice.
Yes, anything but their feed. If they’re eating other things besides feed, then they may not eat enough feed to get the proper calcium in their diet.Good to know!
Treats being meal worms or stuff from garden? Anything but their feed?
Chickens can get calcium from chicken feed, certain plants if they can graze on them, creepy crawlies if they can catch them, and even rocks in the soil if you are in limestone country. Dad never provided extra calcium but his chickens free ranged in limestone country. Their eggshells were fine.When it’s suggested to supplement w extra calcium for heavy layers what do you use?
Washed, crushed egg shells?