{"product_id":"equimins-country-living-egg-shell-improver-500g","title":"Equimins Country Living Egg Shell Improver","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEquimins Country Living Egg Shell Improver (500g)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePut an end to fragile, soft-shelled, or thin eggs with \u003cstrong\u003eEquimins Country Living Egg Shell Improver (500g)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Formulated specifically for laying poultry, ducks, and game birds, this mineral-rich nutritional powder delivers a bioavailable blend of essential calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and vital trace elements designed to reinforce shell integrity and support daily laying demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eActive laying hens require a constant, high-volume supply of calcium to produce strong, smooth eggshells every 24 to 26 hours. When mineral reserves drop—often due to peak laying cycles, ageing hens, or poor feed absorption—birds can begin laying soft-shelled (\"rubber\") or easily broken eggs. Equimins Egg Shell Improver solves this by combining high-purity calcium and essential minerals with \u003cstrong\u003eVitamin D3\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is critical for transporting calcium directly from the gut into the bloodstream and shell gland. Simply sprinkled over daily feed, it restores shell hardness, protects skeletal density, and keeps your hens laying consistently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🐓 Why Choose Equimins Egg Shell Improver?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🥚 Eliminates Soft \u0026amp; Thin Shells:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplies dense, easily digestible calcium to rapidly harden soft-shelled or cracked eggs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e☀️ Fortified with Vitamin D3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Essential for optimal calcium absorption and utilisation within the hen's shell-forming gland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🦴 Protects Bone Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prevents hens from leaching calcium from their own bones, safeguarding against cage layer fatigue and joint weakness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🪶 Multi-Mineral Formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enriched with phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc to support overall metabolic health and egg laying structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🥣 Simple Feed-Top Dressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Palatable powder easily mixes into wet or dry daily feed pellets, mash, or scratch mixes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e📊 Technical Profile \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMineral \u0026amp; Vitamin Poultry Supplement Powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEquimins (Country Living Range)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCalcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin D3\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Indication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSoft shells, thin eggshells, peak laying calcium deficiency\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdministration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFeed powder mixed into daily feed ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgg Withdrawal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero Days\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(100% safe for laying hens)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e500g Tub\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e📋 Administration \u0026amp; Feeding Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Daily Dosage Rates:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Prevention \/ Daily Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add \u003cstrong\u003e1 level measure (approx. 10g) per 10 birds\u003c\/strong\u003e daily, mixed thoroughly into feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive Soft-Shell Treatment \/ Heavy Deficiencies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Increase to \u003cstrong\u003e2 level measures (approx. 20g) per 10 birds\u003c\/strong\u003e daily for 7 to 14 days until shell strength normalises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritical Management Guidelines:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly dampen dry pellets or feed with water, vegetable oil, or cider apple vinegar so the fine powder adheres evenly and isn't left behind in the bottom of the trough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvide Insoluble Grit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure hens also have access to hard flint grit for gizzard digestion alongside oyster shell\/calcium supplements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoutine Usage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly recommended for older laying hens, rescue ex-battery hens, or during peak spring laying surges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Top Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMixing Egg Shell Improver into a warm mash on winter mornings gives ageing hens a quick, comforting boost of bioavailable calcium right when their bodies are working hardest to build the next day's shell!\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Equimins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58850450899289,"sku":null,"price":4.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/2314\/0953\/files\/eggshellimprover.webp?v=1786802809","url":"https:\/\/www.ag-equestrian.co.uk\/products\/equimins-country-living-egg-shell-improver-500g","provider":"AG Equestrian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}