lindi Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Hi We seems to be having a problem with some soft shells, or in some cases no shells (yolks found in poo tray under nesting bars). They have good quality layer pellets with added poultry spice and cod liver oil. They also have access to grit with some extra oyster grit added but it is still a problem. I have read they may be lacking in calcium. Is this the case and if so does anyone have a way of giving them some additional calcium? Thanks, Lindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 You can give Zolcal or Limestone Flour. Mine laid some softies in the early days but stopped after I cut down of the amount of s"Ooops, word censored!"s they were eating. I never needed to add additional calcuim it automatically stopped when I adjusted their diet. I now feed layers pellets and only small quantities of treats and s"Ooops, word censored!"s. They seems to be getting enough grit etc whist they free range (all day) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I add some limestone flour to my girls food, as I was having problems with the shells on the ex batts eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 If you give limestone flour, add a dollop of Cod Liver Oil to the pellets first. 1. It helps the LSF stick. 2. It contains Vit D3 which helps the calcium be absorbed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
