Oyster shells

[Ol Grey Mare]

I have a 2 sided mineral feeder (probably made for goats.) It is hanging on the coop wire low enough for the adult chickens to reach easily but high enough that they don't kick too much litter into it. I keep oyster shell in one side and regular grit in the other. It seems to work well.

This is what I use as well

 

[Mamato6]

Thank you all for your input! The two sided pail seems like a good Idea I'll see what my local feed store has first (I know they're cheaper on food) and then TSC

 

[mockingbird]

Thank you all for your input! The two sided pail seems like a good Idea I'll see what my local feed store has first (I know they're cheaper on food) and then TSC

I bought mine at TSC - so you should be able to find one there in the goat section if your local store doesn't have something useful.

 

[lazy gardener]

Don't worry about the younger ones choking on OS. They will leave it alone for the most part. If a chicken is going to choke, she will do so no matter what you give her... or don't give her.

 

[blackdog043]

If you didn't look for the container yet, this is what their talking about. I use it for my fermented feed.
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...l-feeder-2x175-qt-capacity-black?cm_vc=-10005

 

[pennyJo1960]

I offer it in a small pail I got at TSC.View attachment 1104161 I removed the handle and use a eye screw to mount to a stud in a corner. I can remove pail by turning eye screw a quarter turn. Buy an eye screw that fits through horizontally, but not vertically. I drilled four 3/32 holes in bottom to drain moisture. GC

best idea I have heard of in awhile thanks there

 

[Mamato6]

@blackdog043 oh that's perfect and cheap! Thank you!