What to feed hens to make there eggs stronger

[Michael Apple]

I sprinkle oyster shell lightly on top the chickens and waterfowl's food. Some mornings I mixed powered milk into their food, for extra calcium. You can also save your egg shells, from your girls, bake them, crunch them up and feed back to them. : )

~ Aspen

Mrs. Fluffy, how much powdered milk per pound of feed do you use? I give mine buttermilk sometimes.

 

[RollinWithTheStones]

I feed crushed egg shells and dairy products like yogurt.

 

[Sandstorm495]

I go to the beach sometimes, and gather a few cups of crushed shell and grit for their eggs.

 

[beccablythe]

By all means offer egg shells, but make sure you crush them up well or it may encourage your hens to start eating their eggs.

 

[redneck farmer]

I'm gonna use a bowl an smashing stick to grind up there egg shells... An ill just buy the oysters Chrushed. Thanks y'all very much

 

[Mrs. Fluffy Puffy]

Mrs. Fluffy, how much powdered milk per pound of feed do you use? I give mine buttermilk sometimes.

I actually have no clue. In the mornings my chickens and waterfowl get a warm mash made from their crumbles/pellets I soak them in hot water, add a couple sprinkles of powdered milk, cod liver oil, cinnamon, nutmeg..stir it up and serve. I just eye ball all the amounts.

When ever we make vinegar cheese, or have extra milk from our cows (we have three Jerseys), either the dogs or the birds get it. I love to make a nice, warm mash, using the whey from the vinegar cheese.

~ Aspen