Calcium in Laying Rations: How to Sample Feed and Interpret Analysis

Published: August 20, 2008

Summary

The purpose of this fact sheet is to demonstrate how to sample laying hen rations and interpret the calcium levels found in the feed. The results of a study of feed from 24 Saskatchewan leghorn flocks are used to help illustrate the reliability of calcium testing. How to Sample Feed Because the amount of calcium can vary from one sample of feed to the next, it is important to take a good fe...