Oyster Shells - should it always be avaialble?

[waddles99]

I do not see oyster shells listed in the ingredients. Does this mean i should have some oyster shells on the side?

If it doesn't specifically say that it has any added calcium, than yes, it is a good idea to have oyster shells avaliable on the side.

 

[tflowers]

Picking some up tomorrow - thank you!

 

[BruceAZ]

ok.. uploading pictures via mobile is working now

 

[waddles99]

ok.. uploading pictures via mobile is working now

Thats the stuff I use. I get the bigger bag cause its more economical.

 

[BruceAZ]

Thats the stuff I use. I get the bigger bag cause its more economical.

they only sell this bag at the local wal-mart and petsmart stores

i don't see anything larger

my chickens are not laying yet.. if needed.. i'll just use eggshells instead..

 

[waddles99]

they only sell this bag at the local wal-mart and petsmart stores

i don't see anything larger

my chickens are not laying yet.. if needed.. i'll just use eggshells instead..

I go to tractor supply to get all my stuff. Nothing wrong with the smaller bag.

 

[BruceAZ]

I go to tractor supply to get all my stuff. Nothing wrong with the smaller bag.

it's cheaper if they have it in bulk

the same reason why we would rather buy 30-50lb feed instead of 5lb bags ..

 

[waddles99]

it's cheaper if they have it in bulk

the same reason why we would rather buy 30-50lb feed instead of 5lb bags ..

Right, which is why I said i get the larger because it is more economical. If the smaller bag is the only thing available, nothings wrong with it.

 

[tflowers]

I switched to a different feed and i gave the girls some oyster shells today, but they just pecked it out of the tray.

 

[Folly's place]

Oyster shells go in a separate container in the coop, and they will eat what they need. Mary