question about oyster shell

[top of the hill]

no eggs yet, but two of my RIR's have been squatting for me for a few days now. Perhaps I am a bit ahead of the game here, but should I add oyster shell to the feed if only two of the 6 are actually laying?

 

[Imp]

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If they are old enough to lay, it would be OK to give them oyster shell, but it is not necessary. Their layer feed should have enough calcium.
Oyster shell is a supplement. The oyster shell is insurance for hard shells.
I would wait till they are actually laying myself.

Good luck and hope you are getting eggs soon.

Imp

 

[top of the hill]

Quote:
If they are old enough to lay, it would be OK to give them oyster shell, but it is not necessary. Their layer feed should have enough calcium.
Oyster shell is a supplement. The oyster shell is insurance for hard shells.
I would wait till they are actually laying myself.

Good luck and hope you are getting eggs soon.

Imp

Thanks Imp! I am trying to be patient!

 

[JodyJo]

if you are feeding layer feed they won't need oyster shell...if not, just put a feeder on the side for them to check, it doesn't have to be added to their feed...they will eat it when they need it...