Oyster shell container

[Thomaswgordon]

We have oyster shell currently in a Chinese leftover container attached to the side of our run. It gets wet with rain and gets very hard in clumps-I’m thinking this is why we’ve been having some soft and broken eggs.

Looking for suggestions on what people store their oyster shell in successfully. I’m thinking we can’t just leave on the ground in container as it’ll get knocked over or burried by the hens.

Thanks!

 

[Brooks_]

A small bucket with holes drilled in the bottom.

Going to lock up in about 45 minutes. will try to remember a pic.

 

[RoyalChick]

I keep mine inside the coop so it isn’t exposed to the rain, but I find that they consume more of it if it is scattered on the ground and they dig for it. Go figure!

 

[Thomaswgordon]

A small bucket with holes drilled in the bottom.

Going to lock up in about 45 minutes. will try to remember a pic.

Thanks!

 

[Thomaswgordon]

I keep mine inside the coop so it isn’t exposed to the rain, but I find that they consume more of it if it is scattered on the ground and they dig for it. Go figure!

Ha go figure is right! I didn’t consider inside the coop. Thanks

 

[Brooks_]

Ha go figure is right! I didn’t consider inside the coop. Thanks

Mine is in the coop as well. I just copied grom @GC-Raptor

 

[Silkiebegins]

If your getting soft eggs that is a sign of a lack of calcium. Cracked eggs are probably a sign of an egg eater in your flock.

 

[Thomaswgordon]

If your getting soft eggs that is a sign of a lack of calcium. Cracked eggs are probably a sign of an egg eater in your flock.

I did just give them all 2-3 days of calcium citrate pills. We’ve been getting regular untouched eggs as well. I think they’re only messing with them if they’re cracked already. But I know the calcium deficiency which is why I’m trying to trouble shoot the oyster shell that they’ve had access too this whole time

 

[Brooks_]

Oyster shell

Grit

Both copied from @GC-Raptor

Parrot cup copied from @rosemarythyme

Juveniles just because

 

[Thomaswgordon]

Oyster shell View attachment 3846694
Grit
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Both copied from @GC-Raptor

Parrot cup copied from @rosemarythyme
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Juveniles just because
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Cute ones. We got a GLW and SLW this season but the GLW is a roo. Thanks for the resources!