Feb 21, 2022 · 4. Oyster shell feed made at home The price of bags of ground oyster shell is relatively low at feed stores, but you may decide that you want to make your own oyster shell supplement. In most cases, this isn't a feasible option - buying oysters just to turn them into feed isn't worth it (unless you really love oysters).

Jan 29, 2014 · Some people who feed layer feed will also keep a dish of oyster shell on the side, in case the hens feel a need for more or a different source of calcium. These folks report very little oyster shell being eaten, though they do eat a little. Most people feeding layer feed don't bother with oyster shell.

Dec 30, 2013 · Now sift the oyster shell with your strainer over a large bowl. The small stuff will be suitable for quail to eat. The large stuff left in the strainer is great for your chickens. You will end up with about one part quail sized to 5-7 parts chicken sized particles of oyster shell. Store it in a convenient location so it will be ready to use daily.

Jan 11, 2012 · Put the ground oyster shell in a small dish or sprinkle it on the coop floor for hens to discover and eat. If you are feeding a layer-specific feed along with oyster shell as a source of supplemental calcium, you should be covered, assuming all birds have access and can get their full requirements of feed and oyster shell.

Dec 24, 2019 · Both egg shells and oyster shells are primarily calcium carbonate so are basically identical. Large particle oyster shell is important for lAYING HENS. The egg shells may contain remnants of the albumen which has protein, vitamins and minerals so that may cause them to go there first. What concerns me is that you mention throwing them on the ...

Feb 19, 2010 · You'd need a heavy duty grinder. Probably a little expensive. Possibly more so than just buying bags of already ground oyster shell considering how little most flocks use. I imagine it's also a very messy process. My attempts to break up oyster shell into smaller pieces for quail resulted in white dust everywhere.

Apr 29, 2019 · I have 8 hens a'laying for bout 6 weeks now. They were born on Oct 23, 2018. Just over 6 months now. On three occasions,including Monday, I have found eggs in the outdoor run, in the coop run, and in the nesting box which were only encased with a skin. No hard shell. Two were burst, and one was...

Jul 27, 2012 · However some chicken feed has some oyster shells mixed in with it. The place I buy my feed with they add it to the mix ground up. I think the best thing to do is wait and see how your eggs turn out and if the shells are weak then maybe supplement their …

May 10, 2011 · I have Coastal Brand Poultry Shell, if that is the same kind you got. It has ground oyster shell in fine print on the back. As long as it is calcium carbonate and safe for animal consumption, it does not matter the source. Even if it doesn't say, it's probably still OS.

Nov 15, 2018 · Instead there's crushed mixed-shell (of many mollusks) available. That should be interchangeable with oyster shell for the purpose of supplementing calcium. The thing is, I'm not sure how finely or coarsely crushed the thing should be. I can get the super fine, flour-like type, or the more coarsely ground one (which I'm still not sure how fine ...