Backyard Chicken Keeping

Backyard Chicken Keeping We're dedicated to raising strong, healthy, and happy birds through science and innovation.

Support strong eggshells and bone health in your laying hens with Shell & Bone Builder. It's easy to use: 1) Offer it fr...
09/15/2025

Support strong eggshells and bone health in your laying hens with Shell & Bone Builder. It's easy to use:

1) Offer it free choice in a separate container
2) Sprinkle ½ cup in the coop twice weekly, or
3) Mix 1lb Shell & Bone Builder with 20lb layer feed.

09/07/2025

Our goal is to provide you, your family, and your flock with the safest, highest quality, most nutritious calcium, and the calcium carbonate in Shell & Bone Builder is traceable and always safe!

Shell & Bone Builder is now available at BackyardChicken.com, Amazon, and Walmart.

09/06/2025

Dr. Mikayla shares why calcium sources like oyster shells harvested from the ocean are highly variable and may not always be the best option for your flock.

Shell & Bone Builder is a safer, top-quality calcium source for laying hens harvested from limestone quarries in the American Midwest and packaged in Arkansas using American-made recyclable bags.

What kind of calcium are you giving your birds?

09/04/2025

We're committed to safety, nutrition, and sustainability. And that's why Shell & Bone Builder is harvested and packaged right here in the USA.

Follow along this week to learn more about our calcium supply chain or watch the full video on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/EEGU9MWVIPU.

08/29/2025

In addition to the Barred Rock, Isa Brown, and Sussex breeds, we also love Easter Eggers for their prolific egg laying and Buff Orpingtons for their friendliness in backyards.

And remember, no matter what breed you choose, make sure you're offering a calcium supplement to your egg layers!

08/28/2025

If you're looking for some medium-sized, friendly, egg laying chickens, here are some of our favorite breeds:
1) Barred Rock
2) Isa Brown or Golden Comets
3) Sussex

What are your favorite backyard breeds?

08/27/2025

What are the best chicken breeds for backyard flocks? Dr. Mikayla shares some of our favorite breeds, focusing on strong egg layers, friendly breeds, and birds that aren't too big for yards with limited space.

Follow along this week or watch the full video on our Youtube channel to learn more: https://youtu.be/C9Fce4KXELs.

08/24/2025

Both oyster shells and limestone are great sources of calcium for hens, but the safety and calcium quality of oyster shells can be inconsistent.

SHELL & BONE BUILDER is a safe, high quality calcium supplement for poultry made from calcium carbonate harvested in the American Midwest. Visit BackyardChicken.com to learn more.

08/24/2025

The calcium carbonate in Shell & Bone Builder has a minimum calcium content of 38%, and it is ground to the optimal size for the best nutrient absorption in hens. The quality of the calcium from oyster shells is dependent on their marine environment, which is not always consistent.

08/22/2025

When it comes to producing a calcium supplement for chickens, there are fewer steps when processing USA-sourced calcium carbonate from limestone compared to oyster shells.

08/21/2025

How is calcium carbonate from a limestone quarry different from oyster shells?

08/20/2025

Egg laying is hard work for hens! The two main types of calcium supplements for backyard chickens are oyster shells and limestone. Dr. Mikayla breaks down the difference and shares why not all calcium is created equal.

Follow along this week to learn more or watch the full video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/f-hUJ9a6Nes.

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6906 Zion Church Road
Salisbury, MD
21804

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+18003364094

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http://www.BackyardChicken.com/

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