Why is calcium so important for healthy hens?Updated a month ago

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 are made up of about 90% calcium. 

Considering the daily calcium requirements for basic bodily functions, in addition to the calcium requirements for a hen that lays an egg every other day, calcium is crucial to their health and longevity.  

Calcium is drawn from the bones for eggshell development. It is especially important that a laying hen gets enough calcium so that she can both create eggshells and maintain bone mass.