siamang2 Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Hi, I've been looking at lots of advice about grit, calcuim etc and notice a lot of people seem to bake their eggshells before feeding them to the chucks. Why? and do you have to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyChickenLover- Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 You should wash them and bake them before you feed them to your chooks so that your hens don't develop a taste for their eggs and start to eat them. At least thats what I heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 No, you only bake them to dry them. I rinse them and leave them on the draining board to air dry, that way they are easier to crush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I cheat and pop them in the microwave Make sure you wash them first though, or the tiny bit of egg laft goes all funny + pops in the microwave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 If you do decide to bake them, remember to set your oven timer. I forgot once and burned them. The stench was grim and hung around for days,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
