Can the chickens use the calcium from bones?

[IamRainey]

I've got some turkey vertebrae left over from making soup. They've been boiled to death and I've microwaved them for good measure. Assuming I can pummel them down into smaller pieces, are they a good source of calcium for my chickens?

I give oyster shell and cleaned egg shell. Shall I add turkey bones to the buffet?

 

[Red-Stars-in-RI]

After a good stick making I tend to end up with bones you can crush between two fingers. If they’re that soft or at least have no sharp bits, they should be fine.

 

[Alaskan]

After a good stick making I tend to end up with bones you can crush between two fingers. If they’re that soft or at least have no sharp bits, they should be fine.

Yep, x2

 

[IamRainey]

Thanks, guys.

I pretty well pulverized them in a mortar so I'll add the bits to my eggshell.