Can free choice oyster shell hurt?

[Ken3]

Folks -

I have 4 Orpingtons and 2 Brahmas that I got this spring, and 1 of the brahmas is starting to lay. She's only laying very small eggs, about every other day. I wanted to get her some extra calcium, but figured that switching all of them to layer feed (from the grower feed, I use the TSC house brand) might give the others too much calcium. I saw in a number of threads here the recommendation to give some free choice oyster shell, so I got some and put it out today in an extra feeder. And, of course, all of the chickens went right over and started eating it. So - can it hurt if they aren't laying yet? Any other ideas for what to feed when only 1 of our 6 girls is laying? Thanks -

Ken

 

[KDK1]

At first they all will eat some but not to worry, they're just checking it out. The ones that are not laying will cease to eat it until needed.

 

[NovaAman]

x2

 

[Hinotori]

Mine downed a bunch of it when I first offered it as it was something new and exciting to try. Now they only take what they need.

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

Can free choice oyster shell hurt?

Yes, if you drop a big bag on your toe​

 

[momofpets]

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Yes, if you drop a big bag on your toe

 

[remuda1]

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Yes, if you drop a big bag on your toe