Why Salt Is the SECRET Ingredient Norwegian Farmers Give Laying Hens

Why Salt Is the SECRET Ingredient Norwegian Farmers Give Laying Hens Take one plain thing out of a laying hen's feed and the nest boxes go quiet within weeks. That thing is salt. In this video I share my grandfather Olaf's hardest winter, when his hens stopped laying and started pulling each other's feathers, and how the sheep's salt block showed him the answer. Learn what salt does inside a hen, which flocks run short without anyone noticing, how small the right amount really is, and when a helpful pinch becomes poison. Tell me in the comments what your hens eat. #BackyardChickens #ChickenKeeping #LayingHens #ChickenFeed #Homesteading #Smallholder #Norway #FeatherPecking DISCLAIMER This video shares traditional smallholder practice and general information from one mountain farm in Norway. It is not veterinary advice and is no substitute for a qualified poultry veterinarian. Do not add salt to feed that is already a complete layer ration, and never add salt to drinking water. If a bird shows signs of illness or poisoning, contact a vet or your state poultry diagnostic laboratory.