Silkie thread!

[bennyboy333]

If I feed my chickens grit do I need to also feed them oyster shells , or is oyster shell and grit the same thing and if it is not the same thing do I just mix them together?

Someone please answer

 

[aoxa]

Someone please answer

No they are not the same thing.

Oyster shell is a calcium substitute for laying hens. Grit is little rocks that break down food they eat. The rocks stay in the crop and grind it up.. because chickens don't have stomachs.

Oyster shell is soluble, which means it breaks down in water.
Grit is insoluble - meaning it does not dissolve in water.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Quote: Even if she does not attack the chicks, she may not mother them. It is possible to find hens who will mother chick that you simply give them, but they are usually birds that have raised a brood or two from eggs...

 

[fluffyfeathers]

Depends on what you are feeding them. Are you feeding them a layer blend? If so, extra oyster shell shouldn't be necessary. But if you are feeding them grower you should put oyster shell out when they are at the age to start laying. How old are your birds?

Someone please answer

 

[bennyboy333]

Thanks

 

[bennyboy333]

Depends on what you are feeding them. Are you feeding them a layer blend? If so, extra oyster shell shouldn't be necessary. But if you are feeding them grower you should put oyster shell out when they are at the age to start laying. How old are your birds?

Well I do not have my birds yet but I'm just planning ahead but the ones I will buy shortly are around 6-7 months . And I was also wondering if all the food I feed my hens including grit is okay to feed to roosters

 

[silkiemomma42]

This is my sweet Paint named Spot. Due to his posture and his rapid comb growth I am pretty sure he is a he. Very sweet boy. I am looking for a nice black hen to add to my coop now.

 

[silkiemomma42]

Benny...silkies don't really like all the calcium available in layer formula foods. I grew starter/grower their entire life and offer grit and oyster shells as free feed so they can regulate it themselves. I also offer a high protein hobby supplement. I feed mine a fermented feed but that's not necessary. Good luck with your birds!

 

[Sanna]

This is my sweet Paint named Spot. Due to his posture and his rapid comb growth I am pretty sure he is a he. Very sweet boy. I am looking for a nice black hen to add to my coop now.

Cute looking little guy. How old is he?

 

[K Epp]

At what age do Silkies typically start laying? I have my 3 month olds in a mixed grow out coop and wonder how long I have before I have to start separating them. Hopefully I will be able to sex them before long. I will try to get some pics on here this weekend for y'all to look and see what you think.