⠀ Slow release vs. Fast release calcium. What’s the difference?

[Purina]

There are two types of calcium hens need: fast release and slow release. Fast release calcium is found in most layer feeds and breaks down quickly. This quick release is important for bird health, but can leave a void after hens have eaten and are forming eggs at night.

Slow release calcium breaks down over time so hens can channel the calcium when they need it most for shell development. Watch the video below to find out how to provide this slow release calcium to your flock:

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[sunflour]

Thanks for the info. I use Purina Layer Premium, had seen the oyster strong on the bags and wondered what that meant.

My flock don't touch supplemental oyster shells, so guess they are getting all they need from their food?

 

[Purina]

Thanks for the info. I use Purina Layer Premium, had seen the oyster strong on the bags and wondered what that meant.

My flock don't touch supplemental oyster shells, so guess they are getting all they need from their food?

Yes, you're exactly right, sunflour! If you're feeding Layena, the Oyster Strong System in this feed contains an oyster shell mix that provides the level of calcium laying hens need, without having to supplement with oyster shell. Hens are smart birds - they're probably leaving the oyster shell alone because they're already getting the calcium they need from their feed!

 

[sunflour]

Yes, you're exactly right, sunflour! If you're feeding Layena, the Oyster Strong System in this feed contains an oyster shell mix that provides the level of calcium laying hens need, without having to supplement with oyster shell. Hens are smart birds - they're probably leaving the oyster shell alone because they're already getting the calcium they need from their feed!

Thank you for the info