Where can I find/order organic oyster shells in bulk?

[Hensinarow]

Hiya!
I have 13 chickens and notice they consume a lot of oyster shells! A 5 lb bag of scratch and peck’s organic oyster shells is too expensive for me to maintain, at $16.99. I’d love to order it in bulk but they don’t do that, anyone have any other organic/bulk ideas?
Thanks so much!

 

[drinkoj]

Don't know about shipping but here's what I use and pick up from TSC:

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...MI35ukvNfB7QIVBK-GCh3CGA1rEAQYASABEgJCQvD_BwE

 

[drinkoj]

Showed me $9 for delivery but don't know what it would be for your situation/distance of delivery.

 

[rosemarythyme]

There is no organic certification for oyster shell so any brand will do.

That said I also get the Scratch & Peck because I like the big flakes vs the pelleted form that you see from other brands.

 

[21hens-incharge]

I buy pacific pearl in 50# bags from my feed store. It actually looks like shells that have been crushed.

 

[Ursuline Chick]

Where in America do you live (asking 'cause I may have a cheep answer) ?

 

[nuthatched]

I dont think there is such a thing. Oysters are filter feeders , they live off of microscopic material floating around in the water.
To be raised organically, they'd have to be in a completely controlled lake, bay or tank with circulation. it would take billions to do that.

 

[Ursuline Chick]

I dont think there is such a thing. Oysters are filter feeders , they live off of microscopic material floating around in the water.
To be raised organically, they'd have to be in a completely controlled lake, bay or tank with circulation. it would take billions to do that.

It has nothing to do with growing your own oyster beds
You may have already answered my question, as I get mine for free.

 

[nuthatched]

It has nothing to do with growing your own oyster beds
You may have already answered my question, as I get mine for free.

I never said op had to raise their own oysters. I was explaining why they probably wouldn't find it since it would be cost prohibitive to grow.

 

[Ursuline Chick]

Sorry if I misunderstood, just trying to help OP