susanb Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I have read on the forum that a chicken laying thin shelled eggs may benefit from cod-liver oil....so I would like to give this to one of my girls. So how do I do that? I guess by mixing it in with their pellets......but how much should I be giving them? Any tips gratefully received! thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickinboy Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I'm not sure of an exact answer for the amounts - but I just plop a bit into the food - enought to give a slight covering to the pellets. If I use too much and it gets sticky my ladies turn their noses up. I tend to use it to make other supplements stick to the food - in particular limestone flour that I occasionally use if I get soft shelled eggs. Works really well for mine, so worth a go if you're having trouble with thin shells. Apparently you can get it in horsey-type shops, though I got a small amount from ebay for a couple of quid, as I only have a small flock and you only need a spoonful to coat. Beware though - mine came in the post in a clear plastic bag, in an envelope that had split - it looked like I was having another kind of very illegal white powder delivered!!!! My post lady now gives me funny looks. I should mention - if your girls have only been laying a little while, you will get a few softies anyway, and it's nothing to worry about. It's just their bodies getting used to the process. If it persists, or they've been laying a fair while, then give the limestone flour a go. Oh, as well as making sure they always have access to grit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 A dollop is the precise scientific amount that I administer. Just enough to coat the pellets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Same here - a dollop - enough to make the pellets glisten but not gleam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...