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Egg shell diet?

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by Phionex Boy, Jul 30, 2014.

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  1. Jul 30, 2014 #1
    Phionex Boy

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    When i do the egg shell diet thing, do i wash the egg shells first? Or is it okay to feed right to them? Also, WHAT IS GRIT?
     
  2. Jul 30, 2014 #2
    welasharon

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    What is an egg shell diet? If you are asking about feeding crushed egg shells to your hens then no, you don't have to wash them off. I set mine in the window sill till they dry then crush them and mix in their feed. Grit is small rocks that chickens pick up and swallow to help them grind up the food. Some people use oyster shell crushed.
     

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