insights INSIGHT Birds' Calcium Needs For Eggs ios_share
Female birds need a lot of calcium to make eggs but can’t drink milk like humans.
They must find calcium naturally, which can be difficult during nesting season.
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volunteer_activism ADVICE How To Help Birds With Calcium ios_share
Help nesting birds by providing calcium-enriched seed and suet in feeders.
Recycle eggshells by rinsing, baking at 250°F for 10 minutes, crushing, and offering them with birdseed or on the ground.
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volunteer_activism ADVICE Safety And Usage Of Eggshell Calcium ios_share
Always wash your hands after handling raw eggshells to prevent contamination.
Crushed eggshells attract many species, including those that do not eat seed or suet like robins.
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Get the app Female birds need to eat calcium to have enough of the mineral to lay their eggs. But it can be hard to find enough of it to eat in nature. We can help our backyard birds by offering them some extra calcium in bird feeders and by recycling our used egg shells.
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