clucking mad Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 i have been told that u need some limestone flour but i dont know what it is for and if i already have something that does its job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave36 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 People use it to help the chicks with extra calcium and to help prevent soft shells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucking mad Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 is that not what the grit (oyster shells) is for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Grit is to grind their food in the gizzard. Oystershell is a source of calcium. Mixed Poultry Grit is a mixture of the two. Limestone flour is pure calcium carbonate and is much more easily absorbed. You can get it from ebay as sold for reptiles, or from equestrian shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
