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Okay, that's way more oyster shell than they need. I have probably 20 layers and just toss a handful in the run every few days, but I also feed eggshells back to them. More feed than they need in a day, also. A laying hen needs 1/4-1/3 cup of feed a day. I don't know for sure, but I'd imagine...

Okay, how big is a "scoop"? You can't really overfeed a bird, they eat what they need. Lots of us free feed, and for me that means filling a feeder that lasts a few days. it does seem you're feeding a lot of oyster shell. They really don't need that much, not quite an eggshell's worth each...