Chicks and oyster shells

[itsybitsyfroggy]

I am moving my 2 month old chicks into my coop with my hens. I have heard that it is harmful for chicks to eat oyster shells. I have seen the chicks eating them a few times. is this bad or is it only if they eat a lot? How do I keep the chicks from eating the oyster shells while still allowing the hens to get to them?

 

[redsoxs]

They need oyster shell when they start to lay. If your young pullets have other grit sources I don't they will over consume the grit. Just my opinion. Good luck to you!

 

[tblystone]

Do you give them oyster shell prior laying it wait until after an egg has been discovered? Mine are 12-13 weeks and I just put golf balls in the nest as I notice they are being explores.

 

[tblystone]

Also....does anyone know how I can add a photo or at least my profile photo?? Thanks whomever

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

I am moving my 2 month old chicks into my coop with my hens. I have heard that it is harmful for chicks to eat oyster shells. I have seen the chicks eating them a few times. is this bad or is it only if they eat a lot? How do I keep the chicks from eating the oyster shells while still allowing the hens to get to them?

They will peck at them a little...no worries. They won't eat too many.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Also....does anyone know how I can add a photo or at least my profile photo?? Thanks whomever

Click profile on the top right, then under where the pic should be there is some place to click to add an avatar.