I put out supplemental calcium but they’re not eating it. What should I do?

If your chickens are not eating the supplemental calcium, they don’t need any. They will eat from it only when they need it. Continue to offer it as free choice at all times.

Limestone/Oyster Shell

How much oyster shell should I put our for my chickens? Why do I need to supplement calcium for my chickens? Why does your oyster shell look different from what I’ve purchased elsewhere? How much limestone should I put out for my chickens? What is limestone?

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