Frozen Oyster Shells

[JNC]

When I went outside I noticed that her oyster shells were all frozen together. I keep her oyster shells in a small glass container. Where do you guys keep OS so they don’t freeze together?

 

[GC-Raptor]

I keep my Oyster Shells in a 40 oz pail with 3/32" holes drilled in the bottom to drain moisture.

The pail is hung under my raised coops. GC

 

[Folly's place]

Mine are in an old metal feeder in the coop, so they aren't out in the rain and snow.
Bring your inside, thaw them out, drain, and set them up in a dryer location.
Mary

 

[Alaskan]

If the oyster shells are frozen solid that means they got damp.

 

[aart]

Where do you guys keep OS so they don’t freeze together?

I keep them in the coop, where they won't get wet.

 

[M Brennen]

Mine are in the bag that I purchased them in. I keep them in my barn.

 

[MissMonty]

It really depends on how you're keeping them. I keep them in a dry container and then keep them inside the coop away from anywhere that may get wet and don't have an issue. If they're getting wet you need to move them to a dry place. If they're already in a "dry" place you may need to add more ventilation to your coop

 

[Red-Stars-in-RI]

It really depends on how you're keeping them. I keep them in a dry container and then keep them inside the coop away from anywhere that may get wet and don't have an issue. If they're getting wet you need to move them to a dry place. If they're already in a "dry" place you may need to add more ventilation to your coop

This is what I was thinking. In order to freeze, they must be wet.

 

[JNC]

This is what I was thinking. In order to freeze, they must be wet.

I don’t keep them inside their coop I keep them outside next to their water bowls. My ducks don’t get food at night, are OS needed 24/7 because I take them away after they are locked up.

 

[MissMonty]

I don’t keep them inside their coop I keep them outside next to their water bowls. My ducks don’t get food at night, are OS needed 24/7 because I take them away after they are locked up.

That's probably your issue. They are getting wet from the water being so close. I'd put them in the coop somewhere if you can.