Luvachicken Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I have only just started giving my girls the crushed egg shell ( since sageandonion gave me some ) although they have always had grit, and they really seem to love it. How much should they be eating ? Can they have too much or do they only eat what they need ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I just bake it for 5 mins, crush it and sprinkle it on their food, I don't really measure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 I've been putting it in one of those gally pots and they really go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I just sprinkle a 'pinch' on their food when i bring it in a night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txswanie Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 i just boil up the extra eggs and smash them all up, shell included. Works out to about 4 a week for 6 chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyChickenLover- Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I also add a little bit to their food every day About a spoonful is plenty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I just kind of give it when I have been bothered to do it, and if it's there it's there... doesnt really seem to make much difference to my lot! sorry, very unhelpful, but if they have grit then I just view the eggshells as a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 We don't give eggstra shell or grit; our girls FR all day and their egg shells are always really hard! If that changed then I would, of course, supplement, but they are doing just fine on their own for the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
