Flaked vs crushed oyster shell

[Ccort]

Mine have been consuming crushed oyster shell...the type that looks like white grit. The brand I buy was out so I bought "flaked" oyster shell instead. Does it matter which one we use? Is one option better than the other?

 

[Shadrach]

Mine have been consuming crushed oyster shell...the type that looks like white grit. The brand I buy was out so I bought "flaked" oyster shell instead. Does it matter which one we use? Is one option better than the other?

Both are fine as long as they'll eat it. What is worth avoiding is crushed that comes like powder rather than lumps.

 

[Ccort]

Both are fine as long as they'll eat it. What is worth avoiding is crushed that comes like powder rather than lumps.

Ok, thank you. I didn't even realize I had bought "flakes* until I poured it in. It couldn't be any dustier when poured!

 

[Carters Chick House]

Ok, thank you. I didn't even realize I had bought "flakes* until I poured it in. It couldn't be any dustier when poured!

I just bought the flaked too. My chickens seem to like it better.

 

[EmsJ]

Ok, thank you. I didn't even realize I had bought "flakes* until I poured it in. It couldn't be any dustier when poured!

I too have brought flakes and was worried they could not eat until I found your post Slightly relieved now thanks