Best food for best eggs?

[happychickies101]

We have two chicks who should e laying eggs soon, We want to feed them food that’s high in Calcium and is safe and we were wondering, what are some foods you feed your chickens for good eggs? Thanks!

 

[Tiana's chickens]

Layer pellets when they start laying is probably best

 

[Tiana's chickens]

Although you could also feed just a seed/scratch mix and give oyster shells every month for calcium

 

[AmazingRachel]

I feed my chickens Purina's Layena pellets

 

[junebuggena]

I prefer to Flock Raiser. Crushed oyster shell is offered separately for those that need it. The higher protein helps balance out any low protein treats and forage.

 

[AmazingRachel]

Although you could also feed just a seed/scratch mix and give oyster shells every month for calcium

Wouldn't they be missing protein and vitamins? Especially B12

 

[junebuggena]

Although you could also feed just a seed/scratch mix and give oyster shells every month for calcium

Seed/scratch is not a balanced diet and will be lacking in proteins and other essential vitamins and minerals. It's a treat, not feed.

 

[Tiana's chickens]

Layer pellets have everything they need as laying hens though

 

[AmazingRachel]

You could feed them feed with added Omega-3 for more Omega-3 in eggs. Like this

 

[Orpingtons43]

I feed my layers a 5-way scratch feed, laying pellets, oyster shells, and kitchen scraps if we have any.