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Wasting Oyster Shells and Grit

Discussion in 'Feeding & Watering Your Flock' started by CalgaryFarmer, Dec 27, 2015.

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  1. Dec 27, 2015 #1
    CalgaryFarmer

    CalgaryFarmer Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I accidently dropped some scratch in my buckets of oyster shells and grit. Now the hens toss the grit and oyster shells out of their trays hunting for the goodies.
     
  3. Dec 27, 2015 #2
    junebuggena

    junebuggena Overrun With Chickens

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    It's not really wasted. It will get consumed as they scratch through the dirt.
     
  4. Dec 27, 2015 #3
    CalgaryFarmer

    CalgaryFarmer Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I am sure you are right. I cannot see much evidence of it on the floor of the coop after a couple of days.
     

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