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Ground oyster shells available from feed stores is usually the optimum.
Shrimp shells when available from the kitchen.
Soybean, spinach and nuts of any kind are also high in calcium.
It is often best to just supply a general layer complete feed which will have the optimum nutritional content.
What else can I help you with?
Can chickens eat muesli?
Yes. Preferably the unsweetened kind but nothing in porridge will hurt a chicken and is in fact a nice treat for them. Porridge is also something you can feed a sick bird when it is eating little else.
Can chickens eat cooked cream of wheat?
Yes chickens can eat rice ASLONG as it is cooked/boiled. Do not feed your chicken (bantam.hen ..etc.) Dry rice becasue it will swell up in there throat and stomache.
What can you feed a chicken so it will lay an egg with a purple shell?
What you feed Chickens does not determine the color of the egg. The color of the egg is determined by the variety of the chicken. For instance, while a white leghorn chicken will lay white eggs, a Brahma chicken will lay brown eggs and an Americana chicken will lay eggs that range from blue to green! there has been a recent discovery of a chicken variety that lays purple eggs, but not much information is available about them yet.
Can chickens eat canned tuna?
Chickens can eat canned tuna as an occasional treat, but it should not be a regular part of their diet. Tuna is high in protein and can be a good source of nutrients for chickens, but it is also high in salt, which can be harmful in large quantities. Make sure to feed them tuna in moderation and avoid giving them tuna that is packed in oil or seasoned.
What should you not feed a rabbit?
There are many foods that you should not feed a rabbit. For example, look at the list of known dangerous plants (linked below). If you have a rabbit, you might find it easier to consider what the rabbit should eat, and stick within those boundaries, instead of wondering what the rabbit can't eat (becuase the list is long!). What you should feed them also depends to some degree on what they like. In general, rabbits shouldn't eat processed human foods, rotten or spoiled foods, seeds, nuts, dairy, meat products or byproducts, grains (with a very few exceptions), light-coloured lettuce, beans, tomato leaves, and dead grass, or processed sugars. Many vegetables, fruits, and rabbit foods are okay (at least in limited amounts), but it isn't recommended to experiment with anything else.
Most foods from the meat group are not high in?
calcium
Which 2 foods are good for your bones?
Dairy products and any other food high in calcium. Spinach is an example of a vegetable high in calcium.
What to feed a chicken?
Baby chicks should be fed a specially formulated chick starter or chick feed. Laying hens need high-protein laying mash supplemented with crushed oyster shells for added calcium. Roosters and meat chickens need a good grain mix, such as broiler feed or chicken scratch. All chickens will do well with some access to grass and bugs as well as produce scraps
What are the potential health risks associated with the consumption of foods high in insoluble calcium oxalates?
Consuming foods high in insoluble calcium oxalates can increase the risk of kidney stones and may interfere with the absorption of certain nutrients.
What foods would be the poorest source of calcium?
Foods that are poor sources of calcium include soda, chips, and candies. These types of foods typically do not contain significant amounts of calcium and may even contribute to lower calcium levels due to high sugar, salt, or caffeine content.
Can chickens be feed beet pulp?
Yes, chickens can be fed beet pulp as part of their diet. Beet pulp is a byproduct of sugar beet processing and is often used as a source of fiber in animal feed. It is high in digestible fiber and can help promote healthy digestion in chickens. However, it should be fed in moderation and balanced with other nutrients to ensure a well-rounded diet for the chickens.
Feed for broiler layer an cattle?
They all get different types of feed. Cattle cannot be fed animal-byproducts of any sort, but chickens can. Layers need to be fed grain that is high in calcium and phosphorus and protein. Broilers are fed feed high in protein and energy to increase muscle mass. CHickens can be fed a variety of grains: barley, corn, wheat, rye, etc. and live off of this with no problems. Cattle can also be fed a variety of grains, but need a roughage diet to balance out the high-protein ration to decrease the incidence of bloat and acidosis. Cattle cannot live off of grain like chickens can, and need to eat grass and/or hay along with the serving of grain they get.
What type of food is best to feed a chicken?
Corn, or scratch grains. Do not feed this in access in the summer; feeding corn and scratch generates body heat which in turn can harm the chickens.
How much should i feed my chickens so they can lay eggs?
The amount of food you should feed your chickens to encourage egg-laying depends on various factors, such as the age and breed of the chickens, their weight, and the quality of the feed. A good starting point is to provide a high-quality, nutritionally balanced commercial feed formulated specifically for laying hens and to follow the feeding instructions on the packaging. As a general rule, a laying hen will require approximately 1/4 to 1/3 pound of feed per day, depending on its size and age. You may also want to provide your chickens with access to clean water and additional sources of calcium, such as crushed eggshells or oyster shells, to support healthy eggshell formation.
What is the thing that has high calcium?
Dairy products such as milk, yogurt, and cheese are high in calcium. Other sources of calcium include leafy green vegetables, tofu, and fortified foods like orange juice and cereals.
Does iron interfere with the absorption of calcium in the body?
Yes, iron can interfere with the absorption of calcium in the body. Consuming high amounts of iron supplements or iron-rich foods at the same time as calcium-rich foods or supplements may reduce the absorption of calcium. It is recommended to space out the intake of iron and calcium to maximize their absorption.
Are there foods that help grow bones.?
Foods high in Calcium are good for bone growth. Canned salmon, custard and cheese are good choices.
