Calcium in the daily diet of hens

In chicken feed, calcium carbonate is used as a key ingredient in diet formulation to ensure that hens receive sufficient calcium in their daily diet. Hens that do not receive enough calcium in their diet can develop health problems such as brittle bones, low egg production, and eggs with weak shells.

How to add it to the diet

Calcium carbonate can be added to the hens' diet in several ways, such as in powder form or as a granular mix. The amount of calcium carbonate that should be added to the hens' diet depends on several factors, such as the age of the birds, their egg production rate, and the amount of calcium present in the diet ingredients.

It is important to ensure that hens have constant access to fresh and clean water, as calcium is water-soluble and hens need to drink enough water to absorb it properly. In addition, it is important to note that a diet excessively high in calcium can be detrimental to hens and can lead to health problems such as kidney stones.