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    Comment by 'karenm52' in article 'Feeding Your Chickens Oyster Shells'

    spinach SHOULD NOT BE GIVEN to chickens (or humans for that matter). it is EXTREMELY HIGH IN OXALATES and will bind with calcium, taking the Ca away from shell production and causing CalciumOxalate crystals which cause joint arthritis and can lead to kidney stones (in humans too)
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    Thin egg shell, breaking in nesting box, but has oyster shells

    btw - the same thing happens to humans. think OSTEOPOROSIS!! and calcium oxalate kidney stones and CaOx crystals re: arthritis! oh, joy.
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    NOT LAYING!!

    no
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    NOT LAYING!!

    poor photo - makes yard look very dark! it is not.
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    NOT LAYING!!

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    NOT LAYING!!

    outdoor areas are 5x5 ft
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    NOT LAYING!!

    there are two outdoor areas on each side of the coop. the two panels on the front of the coop are for shade. all other sides are open and get sun and great ventilation. i have had chickens for 6 years and this is the first time i’vd had intermittent laying with pullets; which is why i think...
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    Thin egg shell, breaking in nesting box, but has oyster shells

    i had this issue after i gave my girls a bag of spinach - eggs w/no shell!! researched and found out the oxalic acid (super high in spinach) sucks the calcium out of their blood stream and leaves them none to use for their shell. they must be eating some veggies somewhere. if you find the source...
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    Thin shelled eggs

    i had this issue after i gave my girls a bag of spinach - eggs w/no shell!! researched and found out the oxalic acid (super high in spinach) sucks the calcium out of their blood stream and leaves them none to use for their shell. they must be eating some veggies somewhere. if you find the source...
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    Soft Shell Advice

    i had this issue after i gave my girls a bag of spinach - eggs w/no shell!! researched and found out the oxalic acid (super high in spinach) sucks the calcium out of their blood stream and leaves them none to use for their shell. they must be eating some veggies somewhere. if you find the source...
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    Soft Shell Advice

    i had this issue after i gave my girls a bag of spinach - eggs w/no shell!! researched and found out the oxalic acid (super high in spinach) sucks the calcium out of their blood stream and leaves them none to use for their shell. they must be eating some veggies somewhere. if you find the source...
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    NOT LAYING!!

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    NOT LAYING!!

    i have a 12x4x6’ coop enclosed w/1/4” hardware mesh. seems two girls are only laying every other day. i have rats but don’t think they are the culprit since the laying pattern is consistent. they are spoiled but i do make sure they eat their grain first before treats. they can’t have a...
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    NOT LAYING!!

    i got 3 amaeracunas (sp?!?!) in september. they started laying daily in February. now, not so much! i only get one a day and i’m not sure from which one. is any one else experiencing this? i have to think its the feed. i use Scratch& Peck, which i believe is good quality.
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    Checking-In On Peeps - Post Here To Say Hello!

    i have not been receiving posts in my email inbox?!?! don’t know why
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    No shell on eggs not enough calcium?

    i had this issue after i gave my girls a bag of spinach - eggs w/no shell!! researched and found out the oxalic acid (super high in spinach) sucks the calcium out of their blood stream and leaves them none to use for their shell. they must be eating some veggies somewhere. if you find the...
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    Comment by 'karenm52' in article 'Table Scraps and Leftovers for Chickens'

    I'd like to advise caution when feeding spinach! I fed my 3 girls half a bag of spinach only to have all 3 girls lay eggs with no shell the next day!! research revealed spinach (and rhubarb, white potatoes and almonds) have very high oxalate levels which literally suck the free calcium out of...
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    12Wx4Dx6H REDWOOD COOP FOR SALE!!

    I am moving and have a beautiful solid redwood frame with 1/4" hardware mesh, walk-in door plus 12"sq side door to outside pen. 3 nest boxes. lots of room!! I will post more pictures asap! but wanted to get this going (to make sure I could!) I live in Oakland, CA. 94618 area.
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    ISO Chicken coop

    I live in the San Francisco Bay Area - sigh! my coop is 12W4D6H!!
  20. karenm52

    Show me your DIY Chicken Coops/Runs/Etc. (Please!)

    where are you located? I need to sell my coop (moving). its 12Wx4Dx6H; solid redwood frame, 1/4in hardware mesh & 3 nest boxes. I need to take some more and better photos!! is there a thread on this site where I should post this? ty. best
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