Things You'll Need
- Eggshells
- Chicken feeder
- Rolling pin or food processor
Instructions
Collect eggshells from eggs used in the kitchen.
Wash the eggshells with warm water and then let them dry completely.
Crush the eggshells in a food processor or by rolling them with a rolling pin into small particles so the material no longer resembles chicken eggs. If the hens recognize the material as eggshells, they may be inclined to start pecking at their own eggs which can be a difficult behavior to break once it starts.
Make the eggshell available to the chickens in a separate dish or feeder. The height of the feeder should be about the same height as the chickens' backs so there is minimum spillage.