Supplement
Calcium
الكالسيوم
Educational content for breeders — not a substitute for veterinary advice. Doses and treatments here are general; actual diagnosis and treatment must be supervised by a veterinarian.
Benefits
Essential for bone strength and eggshell formation; sourced from crushed oyster shell, limestone, coral, or eggshell.
Ingredients
Crushed oyster shell / limestone / coral
Dosage
Offered continuously and left available for the bird to take as needed
When to use
Permanently, and in larger amounts during the laying season
References
بحث تكميلي — Star Milling Co.، Osmonds Racing Pigeon Supplements Guide، Cascadia Pigeon Rescue
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