FORENSICA Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Hi, I came back from a trip to Portugal and brought a bag full of sand which contains loads of bits of shells in it. I thought that it could be good for chickens as grit as well as it is full of calcium. However, my mum said I should be careful, since the sand is going to be very salty. What do you think, can I give it to them or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 personally, I'd be a bit wary of pollution and salt and such. Maybe if you boil it for a while? I'd prefer to stick to the prepared oyster shell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I would be wary of using it also. Maybe you could find another good use for it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORENSICA Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 Thanks. Hmm..another good use ...how about for dust bath and if they eat it, then it is probably OK I am glad now that I didn't bring a bag full of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 dig it into your soil, it's good for breaking up any heavy soil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 The dustbath sounds like an excellent idea - some women pay lots of money for a marine spa treatment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
