how can i increase cacium level in feed?

[yallapilko]

Hi,
Apart from adding oyster shell grit, how can I increase the level of calcium in my bird's feed.
Any ideas or suggestions please?

 

[kellysmall87]

I give my birds cheese and yogurt and ground up egg shell

 

[yallapilko]

Any idea how much quail need ? ....

 

[kellysmall87]

Cant say that I do, sorry. But if her eggs are looking strong and in good shape then you can be sure she's getting enough.

 

[yallapilko]

At the moment some are laying soft shells, but they are old birds! So, I'm not sure if it's an age problem or calcium....

 

[TwoCrows]

Kale is very high in calcium. Even alfalfa has quite a bit of calcium. If the shells are becoming too thin, you might look into some liquid calcium you add to their water. It is not easy to find however. I have a chicken who, all her life, has laid either shell-less eggs or extremely thin shelled eggs. I had to go to my vet to get this liquid calcium supplement.

 

[laseterlass]

I leave free choice oyster shell for them.

 

[yallapilko]

Twocrowsranch - Thanks, I'll look into the liquid calcium supplement. And the kale and alfalfa is a new one for me to. Oh the things I learn on here!