Oyster Shell for "Chicks"?

[tulie13]

I know laying hens may need the extra calcium, but I have also seen that "young chicks" shouldn't be allowed to eat "laying feed" because the high calcium could cause kidney stress.

At what age is it OK to give them free choice oyster shell? If they don't need it, they won't eat it, right? Mine are 6 weeks old now. THANKS!

 

[Ridgerunner]

It's best to not give extra calcium until they start laying or week 20, whichever comes first.

 

[Dawn419]

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Yep, what ridgerunner said!

6 week old chicks will usually eat whatever is put in front of them, whether they should eat it or not.

Personally, I wouldn't put it out for them until they are laying.


Hope this is some help!


Dawn