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The main source of calcium to poultry is cheaply from the following, chalk powder, limestone, marble chips, oyster shells, and steamed bone meal.
There are many other sources, but the above mentioned are more cheap and readly available.
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Growing chicks require 1% calcium while laying hens need about 3%. Insufficient calcium can lead to rickets in chicks and osteomalacia in layers. Common calcium sources include chalk powder, limestone, marble chips, oyster shells, and steamed bone meal. Layers prefer granular calcium, while chicks need fine powderGrowing chicks require 1% calcium while laying hens need about 3%. Insufficient calcium can lead to rickets in chicks and osteomalacia in layers. Common calcium sources include chalk powder, limestone, marble chips, oyster shells, and steamed bone meal. Layers prefer granular calcium, while chicks need fine powder
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Good and useful information. Thank you sir. Ur reply is always informative 😊
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