Oyster Shells?????

[chickenscratch]

Can I just smash up oyster shells with a hammer and put in feed?

 

[Josie]

Go for it You might want to disinfect it in the oven first though.

 

[hcammack]

I am not sure if that will be two sharp IDK good luck. Its a very inventive and resourcful thought if you have oysters around.

Henry

 

[bills]

The crushed oyster shell that I see sold commercialy is pretty coarse looking stuff. I can't see why your smashing it up with a hammer wouldn't be the same or better.

Now I have been told by my feed store owner, that oyster shell is not needed by hens, until they area at least a year old, and their calcium is in decline. Is this true??

So far I have just been giving my new layers crushed up egg shell. I mix some in their treat bowl, as well as they have free access to a small box full in the coop. They lay good hard shelled so far....