Oyster Shell

[bobshere]

Hi everyone. My girls are presently almost 15 weeks old now. I have one that I'm pretty sure will start laying any time now. She has a very red comb and started to squat yesterday. Can I put out oyster shell or should I wait for an egg? I presently have them on grower ration.

 

[chickencrazy9]

I put out oyster shell at exactly 16 weeks. At 16 weeks and 2 days I got my first egg! I did find soft eggs earlier than that so I'd say put it out!

 

[bobshere]

OK thank you. That wont hurt my girls at all? Will they only eat it if they need it or am I taking a chance giving calcium before they need it?

 

[Percheron chick]

They will eat it if they need it.

 

[RonP]

Put the oyster shell in a separate feeder.

Your girls will mature at different times.

Given a free choice, it will be eaten by those that need it.

 

[bobshere]

Thank you