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[oneyolktoanother]

I have just started giving my chooks limestone flour but i am still unsure on the doseage, as we don't have the grub feeders we have galvanised feeders. How much eg:- tsps, per kg, of pellets?

 

thanks in advance

[Chortle Chook]

Sorry I don't know the answer to your question but just have another. What is limestone flour for? Does it doo the same as Bokashi Bran? If so I add about 1 tbl spn of that every other day for my 8 banties.

[Dolly]

Not sure what size your feeders are but on previous advice, I've added a tablespoon 'ish' of limestone flour into their grub feeder, with a dollop of cod liver oil mixed in well, as the vitamin D in the CLO helps them absorb the calcium.

 

Sorry, not very scientific but I'm sure someone with more experience will be along soon!

 

Good luck!

[Redwing]

Once you go down the added calcium route its a slippery slope

 

Layers pellets contain a balanced level of calcium for the average layiing chook, if they lay a few softies dont worry, more than a few then add cod liver oil to help the chook absorb the calcium

 

Only if you then get sustained problems look to add extra calcium

[oneyolktoanother]

Once you go down the added calcium route its a slippery slope

 

Layers pellets contain a balanced level of calcium for the average layiing chook, if they lay a few softies dont worry, more than a few then add cod liver oil to help the chook absorb the calcium

 

Only if you then get sustained problems look to add extra calcium

 

We have had a hen off her feet (back to normal now thankgod) we gave her extra calcium on the advice of the vet seemed to work she is running round so would it be best not to give to the other hens at all? Or can it be every few months. I bought a large box thinking it would be good for all the hens and I gave them a tsp on their pellets once

[Chucky Mama]

If there is sufficient calcium in the diet - which pellets or mash should have, there should be no need to add calcium. Giving more than they need isn't helpful and is more likely to cause problems. Your hen that was off her legs would not have recovered as a result of additional calcium. For example, if you have osteoporosis taking a hefty dose of calcium wont get you back on your feet in a week or so (sadly) It is sensible to make sure she is getting sufficient (if she was lacking it) but it is not necessary for her to get extra (does that make sense?). Getting sufficient calcium should be achievable via a healthy balanced diet. If you want to supplement, a good general supplement such a Lifeguard is better.

[oneyolktoanother]

If there is sufficient calcium in the diet - which pellets or mash should have, there should be no need to add calcium. Giving more than they need isn't helpful and is more likely to cause problems. Your hen that was off her legs would not have recovered as a result of additional calcium. For example, if you have osteoporosis taking a hefty dose of calcium wont get you back on your feet in a week or so (sadly) It is sensible to make sure she is getting sufficient (if she was lacking it) but it is not necessary for her to get extra (does that make sense?). Getting sufficient calcium should be achievable via a healthy balanced diet. If you want to supplement, a good general supplement such a Lifeguard is better.

 

Thankyou