Paper eaters

[Loveariver]

I'd cut out everything but the layer feed...
....the other stuff is diluting the nutrients in the layer feed.
The layer feed should have everything she needs to produce good eggs,
the offering OS on the side is not a bad idea.
Good shells are about more than just the calcium,
they need other nutrients to use that calcium.

Does your feed have a label/tag listing the protein and calcium percentages?
Knowing what those are, and an ingredient list, might help here.
Pics are easiest way to show them.

ETA: Do your birds free range?
Mine seem to enjoy pecking, and I assume eating some of, an old half rotten log.

 

[CannedMonster]

Yes I agree with what the others have said.
Put the oyster shell in a separate container from their layer feed and let them have as much as they want.
If your layer feed has a tag on the bag look at the percentage of protein also.
Personally I don’t use layer feed because I have roosters and chicks in my flock.
So I feed them a 20% protein All-Flock feed or a chick starter grower feed.
I also give the oyster shell on the side.

Please let us know how it works out.

 

[Loveariver]

I'd cut out everything but the layer feed...
....the other stuff is diluting the nutrients in the layer feed.
The layer feed should have everything she needs to produce good eggs,
the offering OS on the side is not a bad idea.
Good shells are about more than just the calcium,
they need other nutrients to use that calcium.

Does your feed have a label/tag listing the protein and calcium percentages?
Knowing what those are, and an ingredient list, might help here.
Pics are easiest way to show them.

ETA: Do your birds free range?
Mine seem to enjoy pecking, and I assume eating some of, an old half rotten log.

Appreciate the response & advice.
I'm really learning a lot from this group.
When I give them treats I don't mix the treats with their feed it's just little snacks in between which consists sometimes of oats mixed with Granola & sometimes a little cracked corn. They love rice treats too & certain leaves of varying plants that I have around. These are not given on a daily basis just occasionally. The problem with the feed that we buy from the feed shops here, is that they package it in regular bags at different weights. So it's not the original bag that it comes from, as a result there's no label other than the type of feed.
They bulk buy and re-package it.
I'm going to inquire as to whether I can purchase an original bag of Laying feed with the nutrients listed on the package.
They do free range but I just live in a neighborhood with a small backyard, but I have a lot of foliage around and fruits, some of which they enjoy.

 

[Loveariver]

Yes I agree with what the others have said.
Put the oyster shell in a separate container from their layer feed and let them have as much as they want.
If your layer feed has a tag on the bag look at the percentage of protein also.
Personally I don’t use layer feed because I have roosters and chicks in my flock.
So I feed them a 20% protein All-Flock feed or a chick starter grower feed.
I also give the oyster shell on the side.

Please let us know how it works out.

This is soooo helpful. I'm really pleased that I joined this group.
I have one rooster and two hens and have always wondered what I should do in terms of feed because I just buy the laying feed.
I will now inquire from the feed shops if they sell what you talk about.
I have not noticed if there are labeled bags of Feed in these feed shops because generally you only get bags that they package from their bulk buying. So they do not have labels.
This whole discussion has now opened up my mind to seeking, enquiring and asking questions.
I will let you know what I have been able to acquire based on my new found knowledge
Thanks again

 

[aart]

They bulk buy and re-package it.

If you live in the USA they have to provide ingredient and nutrition information.

 

[Loveariver]

If you live in the USA they have to provide ingredient and nutrition information.

Doesn't appear to be mandatory here.

 

[CannedMonster]

If you live in the USA they have to provide ingredient and nutrition information.

OP lives in Trinidad in the Caribbean.

 

[aart]

OP lives in Trinidad in the Caribbean.

Ah....
@Loveariver Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, (laptop version shown), then it's always there!

 

[Loveariver]

I'd cut out everything but the layer feed...
....the other stuff is diluting the nutrients in the layer feed.
The layer feed should have everything she needs to produce good eggs,
the offering OS on the side is not a bad idea.
Good shells are about more than just the calcium,
they need other nutrients to use that calcium.

Does your feed have a label/tag listing the protein and calcium percentages?
Knowing what those are, and an ingredient list, might help here.
Pics are easiest way to show them.

ETA: Do your birds free range?
Mine seem to enjoy pecking, and I assume eating some of, an old half rotten log.

 

[Loveariver]

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This is what the feed shop sells that they re-package.
Do you think the nutrients listed are adequate?