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I wasn't concerned about her, or her chicks. It's the rest of the flock I was concerned about. A mama hen sometimes transforms into a lion when it comes to her chicks.

It only takes a little to correct a low calcium situation. That's why it's free choice. Um, in your original post you mention 3 chicks. What you failed to mention is that you have a mama hen, that is not in her own section, or area with her 3 chicks. Are you saying she's in with the rest of...

Wise choice! Layer feed should be their primary diet, with a little oyster shell on the side as free choice. I offer mine a little bit of treats every 3 - 4 days. This means they get optimum nutrition, and the treats don't affect their health, or laying.

Yes, crushed oyster shells are usually available at any feed store. IF you have a TSC near you, I suggest getting them there, because of the price. Some of the feed stores carry the smaller bags, and they are a bit pricey, however TSC carries the large bags, and they are very affordable. Yes...

From what I've read, it sounds like they're eating way too many treats, and not enough layer feed. Extra calcium is usually provided in the form of crushed Oyster Shell. It's NOT added to the feed, but put in a separate feeder, and the chickens are allowed free choice with it. A couple...