Calcium

[TheChickenGoddess]

What are some ideal foods or vegetables that are rich in calcium yet are safe for hen consumption?

 

[LilJoe]

You can dry out and crush up eggshells for them. Mine actually love them!

 

[007Sean]

Broccoli, kale, okra, celery, spinach are all high in calcium and magnesium.

 

[Purina]

What are some ideal foods or vegetables that are rich in calcium yet are safe for hen consumption?

Thanks for commenting, TheChickenGoddess! There are quite a few vegetables that are safe for chickens to eat including: lettuce, kale, swiss chard, cucumbers, broccoli, beets, carrots, squash and pumpkins.

Keep in mind that it's recommended your flock's diet consists of 90% complete feed, and less than 10% treats like vegetables. Purina® Layena® includes Oyster Strong System so the hen receives the calcium she needs to produce an optimally strong shell that protects inside of the egg. If the hen does not have the necessary calcium from her diet, she will pull the nutrient from her bones to make eggshells which can impact her skeletal structure.

We would love for you to try Purina® Layena® with Oyster Strong™ System through our new trial program. You can sign-up to receive a feed offer to participate here: www.purinamills.com/flocktrial

Here’s more information about why strong shells matter: https://www.purinamills.com/chicken-feed/education/detail/safe-eggs-start-with-strong-shells