oyster shells? when how

[Gazinga]

When should i start giving the girls oyster shell and how do i do it, how should it be given? and how often?

 

[silkiechicken]

Just put it free choice in a small feeder on the side when they reach laying age and they will eat when they need it.

 

[DDRanch]

I was amazed at how much oyster shell they eat. I have 2 cups attached to wire in pen and coop and fill frequently.


Anne

 

[Dustoff79]

If pullets are free range all day (4 acres) and have layer feed in the coop (free access) do they need the oyster shell?

 

[keljonma]

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Yes they do need the oyster shell.

 

[Gazinga]

ok, then how much, how often?

 

[keljonma]

like silkiechicken said,

Just put it free choice in a small feeder on the side when they reach laying age and they will eat when they need it.

We put our oyster shell in a feeder dish. The grit is in another. We just make sure it is not empty. We have 20 birds, the oldest are 2+ years old. We have just opened the 3rd bag of oyster shell, so it isn't very expensive to provide it.​