Calcium source other than oyster shell or eggshell

[Susan-B]

I’m allergic to oyster shells and I read this page in my book that says egg shells alone are not enough. What else can I use? I am pretty sure the food ill be feeding also has added calcium (New country organics)

 

[Cecisflock]

Oyster shell and layer feed should be all they need. You can supplement with eggshells but the eggshells are not complete or slow releasing.

 

[Susan-B]

Oyster shell and layer feed should be all they need. You can supplement with eggshells but the eggshells are not complete or slow releasing.

But I can’t use oyster shell because I can’t be around it due to my allergies that was my question

 

[Cecisflock]

But I can’t use oyster shell because I can’t be around it due to my allergies that was my question

random question- how do you know your only allergic to the oyster shell?

 

[Cecisflock]

But I can’t use oyster shell because I can’t be around it due to my allergies that was my question

Crushed limestone​

This is the type of calcium most commonly found in commercial laying feeds, but you can also purchase it on its own.

Be careful in the type of limestone you feed, however, as dolomitic limestone contains larger amounts of magnesium and can interfere with calcium absorption.

 

[Susan-B]

random question- how do you know your only allergic to the oyster shell?

Allergy testing at my allergist office. She’s the one who told me to avoid the oyster shell if possible. I have a history of anaphylaxis so I take my allergies seriously

 

[Folly's place]

Read labels on the feed you buy, so it doesn't contain oyster shell. And check into limestone as another option.
Since I'm not allergic to oysters, I do wonder if the dried processed shells would be an issue, not being the protein in the actual oyster that's likely your problem. I'd want more information if it was me...
Serious allergies are no joke!!!
Mary

 

[Susan-B]

Crushed limestone​

This is the type of calcium most commonly found in commercial laying feeds, but you can also purchase it on its own.

Be careful in the type of limestone you feed, however, as dolomitic limestone contains larger amounts of magnesium and can interfere with calcium absorption.

When I called new Country organics they told me the

Read labels on the feed you buy, so it doesn't contain oyster shell. And check into limestone as another option.
Since I'm not allergic to oysters, I do wonder if the dried processed shells would be an issue, not being the protein in the actual oyster that's likely your problem. I'd want more information if it was me...
Serious allergies are no joke!!!
Mary

I called the feed company and the feed does not contain shellfish or nuts (my allergies) so that’s good

just needed to find a substitute for the extra oyster shell people offer I’ll look into limestone thx

 

[Cecisflock]

When I called new Country organics they told me the

I called the feed company and the feed does not contain shellfish or nuts (my allergies) so that’s good

just needed to find a substitute for the extra oyster shell people offer I’ll look into limestone thx

Good luck sorry about the allergies!

 

[Susan-B]

Good luck sorry about the allergies!

Thanks!