Product Overview
Dihl 2KG Poultry Oyster Shell Grit, High in Calcium, Enhancing Strong Bones, Helps Digestion, Promotes Quality Chicken Hen Eggs, Soluble and Natural.
One of the best sources of soluble grit is Crushed Oyster shells. Because of the structure and size of the pieces of shell, they stay in the gizzard for longer and are slowly dissolved creating a steady source of calcium which has a gradual availability because it stays in the bloodstream for longer, particularly at night when shell formation usually occurs.
Why is Calcium vital for laying hens?
Around 90% of an eggshell is made of calcium and when you consider the number of eggs that a single hen produces in her lifetime, it is easy to see how important a constant source of calcium is for her. If there isn’t a sufficient supply of calcium then the hen will start to use the supply in her bones which leads to a weakened skeleton and subsequent disease.
Calcium is important for so many things other than strong-shelled eggs:
- Helps to maintain a healthy nervous system
- Helps control the heart rate of the hen
- Activates enzymes to ensure a healthy digestive system
- Supports muscle function, including egg laying
- Supports the absorption and use of phosphorous for strong bones and balanced pH level
- Helps to create a healthy reproductive system
