eggshells

  1. LilHitzel

    Eggs Cracking Easily

    My hens have constant access to oyster shells, high quality Kalmbach feed, and only a small amount of treats, like soldier fly larvae or veggie scraps. They even have calcium deposits on some of their eggs…so why are their eggshells brittle and cracking easily? Hens are 12 months old btw.
  2. ChickenMasta1105

    When do I start feeding my pullets eggshells?

    Hi! My pullet chick is 9 or 10 week old, and I am wondering when I should start feeding her eggshells for calcium. Also, before anyone points out, yes , I know I will mash it so it is not recognizable as an eggshell. Also please tell me the quantity I should feed them per day, and how many days...
  3. Using Eggshells as a Calcium Source

    Using Eggshells as a Calcium Source

    There are many misconceptions out there about feeding chickens eggshells for calcium, so I'll share what I know and you can decide what you'll do. Note: in this article, when I say "hen" I mean any laying female chicken. Technically, a female chicken is a "pullet" until they turn a year old...
  4. S

    Sourcing Eggshells

    So, I'm gearing up for an experiment in next summer's garden. A recommendation went by from a nearby herb farmer to use eggshell mulch around herbs that need to be kept drier than our local climate allows. I did get clarification that they meant a mulch, not a scattering of shell like what...
    • SummerStorm93
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    • eggshells herbs kitchen waste local mulch organic southeastern usa
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    • Forum: Gardening
  5. Hopethehen

    Nice chicken snacks

    Looking for snacks? i have the perfect thing. To have one of the best chicken snacks, give them eggs! Boiled, scrambled, they go crazy for that stuff! And you could either mix the eggshells with it, or use the eggshells for your garden. Eggshells keep away snails! Just ask me, i tried it...
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