Chickens and ducks require grit to digest their food properly since they don’t have teeth! Their food collects in the gizzard, and the grit acts as a grinding agent to break food down and prepare it for digestion.

Offer free-choice oyster shell to your laying flock. Free choice means putting out a bowl or little trough separate from feed to allow your flock to eat from it as needed instinctually.

Chickens and ducks need calcium to make strong eggshells. If they don’t consume enough calcium, they will pull calcium from their system, leading to weak and brittle bones. Our layer feeds contain calcium. However, you should always provide free choice calcium, as different birds (mixed flock feeding grower feed instead of layer) may require varying amounts. Birds will only consume additional calcium when needed. Calcium ensures strong eggshells, which is excellent for your eggs and flock health.