Give your hens what they've been asking for — a dedicated calcium station. This bundle turns our Small Chicken Feeder into a shell grit dispenser, letting each hen self-regulate her calcium intake.
What's Included
Why free-choice calcium matters
A quality layer feed contains around 4% calcium — enough for the average hen. But hens aren't average.
Need more calcium to keep up with daily production
Less efficient at absorbing calcium from feed
Hens eat less feed but still need strong shells
Shell grit lets each hen take what she needs — no more, no less. It also aids digestion by helping the gizzard grind food properly.
Why use a dedicated feeder?
Don't mix shell grit with feed. When mixed, hens can't self-regulate — they'll either get too much or too little. A separate dispenser lets them choose.
The Small Feeder's 3.5L capacity is perfect for shell grit. It'll last weeks for a small flock, stays clean and dry, and keeps the grit off the ground where it gets wasted.
What's in the box
Related: Why Quality Complete Feed Matters for Laying Hens — Learn the 90% rule and how shell grit supports a quality feed foundation.
Shipping Policy
Dine A Chook offers a range of shipping options to suit your needs. Please review our policies below:
Shipping Rates (Australia)
- Under 500g: $13.95 flat rate.
- 500g–20kg: $15.95 flat rate.
- Over 20kg: Handled via StarTrack freight services. Shipping costs are quoted separately based on weight, size, and destination.
- Express Shipping: Calculated at checkout (from $14.95).
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- International Orders: Calculated at checkout based on weight.
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For orders exceeding 20kg, we use StarTrack freight services. Shipping costs vary depending on the parcel's weight, size, and destination. During checkout, the "Contact for Quote" option will display as $0.00; however, this does not mean free shipping.
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Dine A Chook HQ
16 Camuglia Street, Garbutt, Townsville QLD
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- Residential and business addresses
- PO Boxes
- Parcel Lockers
Shipping Times
| State | Estimated Delivery (Business Days) |
| Queensland | 2–3 days |
| New South Wales | 3–5 days |
| Victoria | 5–7 days |
| South Australia, Tasmania & ACT | 6–8 days |
| Western Australia & Northern Territory | 8–12 days |
*With the exception of busy periods, orders received before 11am are generally shipped the same day.*
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Absolutely. It's the same Small Chicken Feeder we sell individually. We've bundled it with shell grit because customers kept asking for a dedicated calcium station — but you can use it for whatever you like.
For a small flock of 3–6 hens, two 700gm bags will typically last 2–4 months depending on how heavily they're laying. Heavy layers consume more calcium.
Near (but separate from) their main feeder and water. Hens like to eat grit after their main meal. Keep it undercover to stay dry — wet shell grit clumps and doesn't flow as well.
Both provide calcium, but shell grit (crusite shell) is harder and breaks down more slowly in the gizzard, providing sustained calcium release. Crushed egg shells work but dissolve faster. Many keepers offer both.
Yes. Layer feed provides baseline calcium (around 4%), but individual hens have different needs. Free-choice shell grit lets heavy layers, older hens, and hens in hot weather top up as needed. It's cheap insurance against thin shells.