madchickenlady Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 None of my girls are currently laying , and I've noticed that they're eating less. However, I've also noticed that they're eating less grit. I used to get them oyster shell, but have been unable to get it for a while so switched to poultry grit. I haven't had to top up the hopper for ages, which is odd as with the oyster shell I'd have to refill it twice a week They do free range daily, so I suppose they could be picking up grit from around the garden Do they require less calcium/grit when not in lay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Do they require less calcium/grit when not in lay? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 Well, that's that cleared up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 They aren't excreting anything like as much calcium when they are off lay, and so can store a bit in reserve for when they start again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
