I have done some research and it appears that Pacific Pearl oyster shell is not available in my area. I do feed Purina's Layena which is supposedly fortified with oyster shell calcium but it has not helped my girls. It is why I keep thinking there is something I am feeding or in our...
I will have to check the brand of my oyster shell tomorrow. My girls seem to ignore it so it obviously is not something they seek out.
Funny you mentioned canned Mackerel; I give it to my raw fed dogs twice a week so I always have it on hand. How much do you give your girls and do you use the...
Thank you Paula. I do mostly feed them all the goodies in the morning....perhaps a time change would make a difference. I will try that starting tomorrow.
I'll let you know in about two weeks or so. Thanks again!
Mine dove into scraps and goodies from the beginning and have not let up. They love the ends I trim off strawberries; watermelon is a big favorite as is cantaloupe. Broccoli is another but they don't much care for the peelings from Butternut squash but will eat the squash and its seeds...
Hi MasAhora,
Thank you for the reply, we also free range and it makes me feel so sorry for the chickens that are kept in commercial "coops" because they don't get the joys of foraging and scratching. I think I will look into the fermented feed, that might be a good change that might harden...
I am thoroughly enjoying this thread and feeling much better about what I give to my girls. We have 9 layers; two Barred Rock are 6 yrs old; one Americana is 5 yrs old; and six sex link are 2 yrs old....all laying.
A local "chicken lady" advised me to give some canned dog food (not chicken...