KC What you are telling people you do is very dangerous because you can create a mineral imbalance easily, very very easily. If you go to the research sites like thepoultrysite.com and others, it will tell you not to add oyster shell to the feed. Adding minerals with out a recipe or knowing for sure what the amount is needed for daily intake for health - you could very well have inexperienced members killing their chickens. You have to take into consideration what amount is in the feed, what the amount is birds need for optional health, and make sure you do not go over it. I really feel I have to step in so people do not poison their chickens inadvertently thinking they are doing something good. You are adding Avia boost which has minerals in it, and another mineral with calcium per your post.
Cathryn rainbowsilkiesTM in Michigan
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From: K.C. <tinybabe1@gmail.com>
To: CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, March 29, 2013 12:13:44 PM
Subject: Re: [CHICKENS-101] Random Question
I get a mineral blend (from a bird store-50 lbs.) that also has oyster shell
and I put it right in with their food. I get the all natural vitamins from
McMurray hatchery. Their Avia Boost I think it is and their Broiler Booster
are both good and I mix them. The Broiler Booster has biotin in it and I
believe it helps during molting season. The other is really good, kind of
smells like carob and turns the water brown, but it is excellent for keeping
them healthy and laying well (even in the harsh Idaho winters). Been using
these for over a decade and wouldn't change unless I heard something REALLY
bad about them, which I never have.
K.C.
From: K.C. <tinybabe1@gmail.com>
To: CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, March 29, 2013 12:13:44 PM
Subject: Re: [CHICKENS-101] Random Question
I get a mineral blend (from a bird store-50 lbs.) that also has oyster shell
and I put it right in with their food. I get the all natural vitamins from
McMurray hatchery. Their Avia Boost I think it is and their Broiler Booster
are both good and I mix them. The Broiler Booster has biotin in it and I
believe it helps during molting season. The other is really good, kind of
smells like carob and turns the water brown, but it is excellent for keeping
them healthy and laying well (even in the harsh Idaho winters). Been using
these for over a decade and wouldn't change unless I heard something REALLY
bad about them, which I never have.
K.C.
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