DIY Egg Shell Calcium Supplement for Backyard Chickens

DIY Calcium supplement for Backyard Chickens

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No More Floppy Chicken Eggs!

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Giving your chickens a calcium supplement is important. They'll eat what they need, so I always give them egg shell calcium!

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– Egg Shells - as many as you have available – Mixing bowl – Baking sheet – Meat tenderizer – Storage container

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How to make an egg shell calcium supplement for chickens

Gather Lots of Egg Shells

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Crush the Egg Shells

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Bake Crushed Egg Shells

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DIY Calcium supplement for Backyard Chickens

No More Floppy Chicken Eggs!

If chickens don't consume enough calcium in their diet, their egg shells can become floppy and weak. There's a simple solution!

Giving your chickens a calcium supplement is important. They'll eat what they need, so I always give them egg shell calcium!

– Egg Shells - as many as you have available – Mixing bowl – Baking sheet – Meat tenderizer – Storage container

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How to make an egg shell calcium supplement for chickens

Gather Lots of Egg Shells

Gather as many egg shells as you can. I keep them in a bowl until I have collected a large batch.

Crush the Egg Shells

Crush all of the egg shells with a meat tenderizer or heavy potato masher.

Bake Crushed Egg Shells

Spread the crushed egg shells out on a baking pan and bake in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 8 minutes.

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