At about 10:30 this morning (October 24, 2015), in Oklahoma, a crowd of people congregated to watch the State University homecoming parade. Suddenly, a car struck a police motorcycle, then drove straight into the crowd. As a result of this, 3 people were killed and 34 others injured.
For birds that are laying large numbers of eggs, an easy and high calcium supplement is dried egg shell ground to a powder and added to their normal feed. Layer pellets are supplemented with calcium as well. Soft or thin shelled eggs may indicate calcium problems in your birds.
Begin feeding your laying hens layer feed at 20 weeks of age. You can also use all-purpose feed; however, layer feed can have up to 2 percent more protein and more calcium content to promote better eggshells. You will need 18 to 24 lbs. (8 to 11 kg) of feed per week for 10 chickens.1  You can purchase layer feed in pellet, mash or crumble forms, the choice is up to you. 2  If the eggs turn soft provide the hens with more calcium. 3  Keep in mind that it is common for a hens first egg to be a bit unusual such as double yolks and soft shells.uy broiler finisher pellets to feed your chickens from six weeks until slaughter. The protein content is 16 to 20 percent. You will need 16 to 20 lbs.