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post #11 of 13
3/17/12 at 3:23pm

thanks for the lesson!!  really need all i can get

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post #12 of 13
3/18/12 at 6:25am

This is what i do. Big feeder for feed, two smaller ones for grit and oyster shells.IMG_4610.jpg

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2 Ameraucana Rooster, 2 Rhode Island Red Hens
2 Barred Rocks Hens, 2 Partridge Rocks Hens.
2 Black Australorp.2 Black Sex-Links Hens.
8 Easter Egg Hens, 5 Ameraucanas .
1 Blue Cochin,2 SL Wyandottes,2 GL Wyandotte.
1 White Leghorn, 1 Speckled Sussex
2 Guinea Hens Royal Purples.
3 Peacocks India Blue,Black Shoulder,Silver Pied 1 Jade Spalding & BS Peahen
2 Royal Palm Turkeys
2 Rottweilers,1 Male...

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post #13 of 13
3/24/12 at 10:09pm

OMG. I never thought about this. I have been feeding the oyster shells and recycled eggshells as grit for weeks. My eggs are all nice and solid lau.gif

 

However, i haven't noticed any change in their digestion or poop. But then I also liberally sprinkle sand into the pen for water dranage/dustbathing/something to make the nosey old women come running over like it's christmas, lol. My habit has been to alternate between granite and oyster shells each time I buy feed. I guess I'll be buying an extra dispenser this week.....

 

Thanks for the awesome info, even if this IS an ancient thread.

Tyler

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Tyler

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The grass is always greener, over the septic tank.

Everyone is special, which is another way of saying, no one is.

The only thing people love more than a hero; is to see a hero fail, fall, or die trying.

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