Oyster shells are a widely known source of calcium for chickens, however there are some notable differences between Grubbly Farms Calcium compared to oyster shells. Efficiency:Grubbly Farms Calcium Supplement is a form of calcium carbonite (naturally
Provide calcium year-round, free-choice in a separate, easy-to-access feeder for laying hens 20 weeks and older.
Yes. Calcium needs vary for each hen. A lot of factors come into play: age, rate of lay, illness/disease, digestive health, and diet to name a few. Free-choice supplemental calcium allows a hen to adjust her calcium consumption based on her needs.
Calcium is important for many reasons. It’s imperative for their nervous system, digestive system, bone growth/development, phosphorus absorption, and for maintaining healthy blood flow and heart rate. Lastly, it’s crucial for strong eggshells, which
No, chicks do not need supplemental calcium. However there is no harm in them having access to the calcium feeder because they are very unlikely to peck at it, those instincts kick in at around 20 weeks of age. It’s more important for chicks to have