Cuttlebones for the chickens?

[deafguy2]

I am just wondering if cuttlebones wont harm to my chickens if I can provide this to them?

Regards,,,

 

[fleedo]

go right ahead they will do the same as oyster shells would i give my chickens them

 

[sunflour]

I don't have an opinion but there is a thread on this in BYC, link below:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/34339/cuttlebone-as-source-of-calcium-for-hens

Hope it helps.

 

[deafguy2]

Thanks!

 

[sumi]

Go for it. We used to live very close to a beach where a lot of cuttlebones washed up. We collected them and crushed them up fine to give to the hens. They ate what they needed and no ill effects.

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