Soy Feed chick starter

[7kiariders]

It’s easy to supplement calcium (oyster shells and egg shells.) It’s a bit more trouble to supplement protein (freezing and thawing small chunks of ground beef; serving sardines ; keeping the cat out of whatever you serve, etc.)

Obviously, neither is an ordeal.

I would much rather supplement with oyster shells or ground up egg shells. Thank You for all the help!

 

[7kiariders]

The extra protein will not hurt laying hens. Some people feel that the higher protein is actually better for them.

If you provide a separate dish of oyster shell, pullets and hens will usually eat the right amount to take care of their own calcium needs (they need different amounts depending on how frequently they are laying, so one hen may need more than another, but they are usually good at choosing the right amount for themself.)

Thanks I was wondering if it was too much protein I don't know what the maximum percentage is. But it makes sense eggs are mostly protein.

 

[Mother of Chaos]

Thanks I was wondering if it was too much protein I don't know what the maximum percentage is. But it makes sense eggs are mostly protein.

My layers are 7 months old, so still growing along with laying almost daily.

I think of them as teen mothers, needy high quality nourishment for themselves as well as babies. Err, eggs. Umm, reproductive units?

 

[7kiariders]

My layers are 7 months old, so still growing along with laying almost daily.

I think of them as teen mothers, needy high quality nourishment for themselves as well as babies. Err, eggs. Umm, reproductive units?

Now that is funny