{"product_id":"nz-oyster-shell-fine-grit-topflite","title":"NZ Oyster Shell Fine Grit | Topflite","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"additional-info-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eYes, we recommend giving shell grit to your hens and all seed-eating birds!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"additional-info-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"single-additional-info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-long-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe feed out Weston Layer pellets to our laying birds, and the soluble calcium levels in this commercial feed are adequate for egg production with sound shells. However, for those birds that are in enclosed runs and do not have access to large areas of free range, we provide shell grit separately. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grit sits in the bird's crop for a sustained length of time, aiding in digestion, as well as giving 'slow-release' calcium, thus aiding in the production of good quality egg shells. Birds self-regulate their own grit intake as they require it. \u003c\/span\u003ePlus, trace elements from the sea will be beneficial to their diet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Appletons, we fill a small pot planter (or an old pottery dish with a hole in it) secured with a wire stake in the ground (so the birds don't knock it over!) with our fine shell grit. Don't forget to line it with weed mat to contain the grit so it does not all wash out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% crushed New Zealand oyster shell grit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum calcium level: 37.1%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f5ec; border-left: 4px solid #f49619; padding: 20px 16px; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eℹ️ Learn more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Why Are My Hens Not Laying?\" href=\"https:\/\/chooks.co.nz\/blogs\/news\/why-are-my-chickens-not-laying\"\u003eBlog: Why Are My Hens Not Laying? 🥚\u003c\/a\u003e - explore the common reasons hens stop laying and how to help\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Chicken Health - 101\" href=\"https:\/\/chooks.co.nz\/pages\/chicken-health-101\"\u003eChicken Health 101\u003c\/a\u003e - a complete guide to keeping your flock healthy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Appletons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48768540901566,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0090\/6857\/6848\/files\/APP-SH-OysterShellFineGrit_2kg.jpg?v=1787348913","url":"https:\/\/chooks.co.nz\/products\/nz-oyster-shell-fine-grit-topflite","provider":"Appletons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}