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emma102068



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 10, 09 11:35 am    Post subject: oyster shell Reply with quote
    

hi wondered if anyone can give me some more information on oyster shell for chickens.
Do they need it every day and how much should i be giving them also should it be mixed in with their normal feed or given spearately

Rob R



Joined: 28 Oct 2004
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Location: York
PostPosted: Sat Jan 10, 09 11:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

We just provide it seperately, ad lib so they can get it as & when they need it.

chez



Joined: 13 Aug 2006
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Location: The Hive of the Uberbee, Quantock Hills, Somerset
PostPosted: Sat Jan 10, 09 11:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I have an oyster shell and grit mixture and just leave it in a little bucket by their pop hole. They take it when they need it.

Instead of oyster shell you can bake eggshells in the oven, break them up so that they don't look like eggshell and offer it in the same adlib way.

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