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Clarification: It is calcium + vitamin D3. Vitamin E is a different treatment. How long did you try it?

Please report back how it goes.

Makes sense. It has a similar effect for humans.

For those having longer term shell problems or were unsuccessful with calcium+D3, I'll reiterate that I've had an excellent experience with vitamin E supplementation (see posts #5 & 9 in this thread). I consider it a secondary solution, but it is cheap and easy with no real downsides.

Since mine are sharing a common feeder, I'm sure it varies. Also, I can't get 100% of the oil out of the gelcaps. I'd estimate that she gets 300-350 IU/7 birds = 43-50 IU/day/bird. I just checked and you can get bottles of Vitamin E oil. They come in different concentrations, but the one I...

I'll offer an alternative solution that might work and won't have long-term problems. I have a hen that has never laid good shells naturally. She started with soft-shelled eggs even though I've seen her eating oyster shell. I take a Vitamin E gelcap (400 IU) and mix the oil into my small...