{"title":"Chickens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChicken Supplies for Backyard Flocks and Healthy Coops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaising backyard chickens requires reliable essentials to keep your flock healthy, productive, and comfortable. Our collection of chicken supplies includes quality feeds, supplements, and habitat maintenance products designed to support your birds throughout every stage of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis selection features high-performance forage seed blends like the Omega-3 Chicken Forage Blend for irrigated land, which helps provide nutritious greens for foraging birds. To support optimal eggshell strength and overall flock health, we also offer essentials like Oyster Shell Layer Grade in convenient 50-pound bags. For natural pest management and coop maintenance, gardeners and chicken keepers can choose from multi-purpose Diatomaceous Earth options, including both 10-pound and 50-pound sizes. Additionally, practical instructional resources such as our \u003ci\u003eBuilding Chicken Coops\u003c\/i\u003e guide help you create safe, secure housing for your flock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eChoosing the right products can help streamline your daily routine and ensure your chickens thrive in any backyard environment. Quality feed amendments, proper mineral supplements, and well-maintained coops form the foundation of a healthy poultry setup, giving you peace of mind whether you are starting a new flock or expanding an existing one.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhether you are looking to improve your flock's foraging diet, maintain a clean coop, or learn new construction techniques, our collection of chicken supplies offers practical options for every poultry keeper. Explore the broader Poultry collection for even more ways to care for your backyard animals.\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"oystershell-lime-layer-grade-50-lb-bag","title":"Oyster Shell Layer Grade (50 lb bag)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePacific Pearl Oyster Shell is a trusted, natural calcium supplement for poultry, used by over 30 million laying hens daily across the West Coast. This durable 50 lb bag of coarse, feed-grade oyster shells for chickens is specially formulated to support hens, ducks, and other egg-laying birds by promoting strong eggs and healthier laying cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slow-digesting granules provide a steady release of calcium carbonate, supporting both eggshell strength and skeletal health. Perfect for use alongside layer feed or as part of your flock’s grit and oyster shells blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes laying eggs with strong, healthy shells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces soft shells, breakage, and undergrade eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages long, productive laying cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be fed free choice or mixed into feed (3–5% of total ration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaged in a sturdy bag—ideal for small or large flocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding Directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer Pacific Pearl Oyster Shell in a separate feeder to allow hens to self-regulate their intake, or mix 3–5% into the total feed ration at the onset of lay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Calcium Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaying poultry need a reliable source of calcium carbonate to produce strong eggs and maintain bone density. Without enough calcium, hens may experience shell deformities, brittle bones, and reduced productivity. This calcium supplement is a natural, slow-release alternative to synthetic additives—making it a reliable choice for supporting optimal egg production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot for Garden Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile some oyster shell products are used in gardening, this product is designed specifically for poultry feeding. It is not intended for soil amendment or pest control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLooking for More?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more poultry nutrition solutions, including layer feed, grit and oyster shells, and organic options in our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/collections\/organic-chicken-feed\"\u003eChicken Feed \u0026amp; Supplements Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543360495729,"sku":"AD201","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/F1120_on_wood.jpg?v=1766094714"},{"product_id":"building-chicken-coops","title":"Building Chicken Coops","description":"\u003ci\u003e\u003cem\u003eby Gail Damerow\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis booklet helps you house your flock of chickens. Save money by constructing your own coop. This short, easy to understand book shows you how.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwelve Steps for a Successful Coop Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanning for Easy Access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace Requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding Adequate Ventilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing the Right Flooring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePutting Down Bedding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalling Roosts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNests and Nest Boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing and Siting a Feeder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing and Siting a Water Source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips and Advice for Keeping Chickens in Cages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffering Access to a Yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaising Chickens Free on the Range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftback. 32 pages. 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