is gypsum safe for chickens?

[Suechick]

I was hoping someone could tell me if I use gypsum on my lawn, will it be safe for my chickens to be out? The garden center said it was a natural organic treatment to help the hard pan clay soil that we have. I'm hoping to get my grass to grow a bit better since my girls mow it down so quickly. So, if anyone has some info or opinions I'd love to hear them. TIA

 

[patandchickens]

I do not honestly think that topdressing with gypsum is going to do a hardpan well-trafficked lawn much of any *good*, but it is basically safe for chickens, think of it as a calcium supplement

(I'd suggest watering it in before letting the chickens loose, though)

Good luck, have fun,

Pat

 

[Suechick]

Thank you Pat, I think I'll give it a try once and see if it makes any difference.