PSA: I was using way too much oyster shell in my flock's feed for a year.

A vet in Boise pointed out the excess calcium after one of my hens had a weird, chalky dropping. How do you all handle calcium supplements?

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dixon.felix3d ago

My cousin in Spokane had a vet warn her about this last fall. She was mixing it right into the feed too. I read on a backyard chicken forum that too much calcium can actually block other minerals from being absorbed. Now I keep a small dish of crushed eggshells out for them, and they only take it when they need it. It seems to work better than guessing the amount.

olivia_anderson3d ago

Totally did the same thing. Switched to just free-choice oyster shell in a separate dish.