The Scoop On Grit (Help me Understand)

[AnotherKim]

The poultry experts at our university say that laying hens will not get adequate calcium from egg shells, because they dissolve too fast in the bird, and aren't available in the early morning when she is building the shell. They recommend either layer feed or flock raiser type feed, with oyster shell on the side. Egg shells are okay to feed, but not as a good source of calcium for high producing hens. Mary

I use layer feed, too. Guess that's why they're doing so well.

 

[Fancychooklady]

I use layer feed, too. Guess that's why they're doing so well.

Layer feed is good for layers, not so good for juveniles or Roos. That is when it is recommended to feed flock raiser or something with a calcium level less than 2% , with calcium carbonate on ' free take ' for the layers that require it.