How much oyster shells?

[pierce652]

I got oyster shells this week and have been putting about 2 cups into a pile next to the feeder each day. Every afternoon its gone and its not looking like its being scratched into the ground.

My father who grew up working at a chicken farm says Im gonna need an ax to break open my eggs.

How much shell is normal? I have 9 girls all together. 5 grown and 4 that arent even laying yet.

 

[Mahonri]

I'd say your father is correct.... but I'm waiting for someone who is much smarter than I to tell you exactly how much!

 

[LilRalphieRoosmama]

We had to cut back too because the shells were WAY too hard. We just toss a little in their feeder each time we feed; same with the grit. If the shells are too thin, add a little more. Kinda vague, I know but they don't seem to need much.

 

[Nuggetsowner:)]

I have always offered Oyster Shell as free choice. My shells are quite hard but nothin' I can't handle and those that I sell my eggs to haven't complained yet!!