Fed Layer Feed Too Soon

[tlcmurphy]

I keep my grit and oyster shell (OS) in the coop to keep it dry. Some people seem to say it dissolves in the rain.

Oyster shell does dissolve when wet, then turns into oyster cement. Ask me how I know

 

[Kiki]

Well guys I just a orp that was laying at the farm (assuming she was eating layer) and she laid first two days at home and then stopped. I put out some oyster but she's not touching it. It's pretty obvious to find right outside of the coop near the ground. Should I place it somewhere specific?

You just brought these birds to your house?
They were laying at the place you bought them from, then you brought them home and they laid for 2 days then they stopped?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Not unusual for a change of scenery to put a hen off lay. It's stress. She should pick back up again once she settles in.

 

[Chickenmumma7]

I keep my grit and oyster shell (OS) in the coop to keep it dry. Some people seem to say it dissolves in the rain.

Yeah I just cleaned and dried mine the other day lol I guess if it rains for a few days and I keep them in there they'll find out what it is. Just not sure how to get them started or if they'll ever eat it. They are flaked very thin but maybe smaller pieces are necessary

 

[Chickenmumma7]

Not unusual for a change of scenery to put a hen off lay. It's stress. She should pick back up again once she settles in.

So for certain she will find that shell? Lol

 

[Chickenmumma7]

You just brought these birds to your house?
They were laying at the place you bought them from, then you brought them home and they laid for 2 days then they stopped?

Yes assuming they were being fed layer feed and I feed grower with shell supplemental on the side but they are not eating it. I did put it in front of them and they played with it for a bit. I just wanted to make sure they will scope it out no doubt when they really need it.

 

[Chickenmumma7]

Oyster shell does dissolve when wet, then turns into oyster cement. Ask me how I know

I will throw that batch out lol

 

[BigBlueHen53]

It's really hard to tell that they're eating it (the OS) bc they don't need much. Only over time you will realize the level is going down, oooooh soooo slooowly! You'll think they're not taking any, but they are. My 50# bag probably lasted me a year or two. But they're eating it, yes they are.

 

[Kiki]

Yes assuming they were being fed layer feed and I feed grower with shell supplemental on the side but they are not eating it. I did put it in front of them and they played with it for a bit. I just wanted to make sure they will scope it out no doubt when they really need it.

They aren't laying because of the move itself.

 

[Chickenmumma7]

It's really hard to tell that they're eating it (the OS) bc they don't need much. Only over time you will realize the level is going down, oooooh soooo slooowly! You'll think they're not taking any, but they are. My 50# bag probably lasted me a year or two. But they're eating it, yes they are.

Okayyy. That pile just looks oh so perfect and untouched..but I will check the tube lol