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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2012 12:01:28 GMT -5
Where (In Store) can I buy eggshell powder? Can I buy the fertilizer bone meal they use for plants provided there are no chemicals? Can I buy calcium powder? Are these all the same thing (minus chemicals in fertilizer)? I'm going to the mall and wondering if I can find it in A) Walmart, or B) Pet Store or C) health foods store. Thanks!  |
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Post by miamiferret2 on Apr 29, 2012 12:08:57 GMT -5
I don't think you can find it at regular stores. Google "eggshellent powder for dogs"-- various websites sell it. It is eggshell powder.
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Post by miamiferret2 on Apr 29, 2012 12:10:01 GMT -5
You can buy human grade bone meal powder. NOW brands makes one. Real bone is best though.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2012 12:12:44 GMT -5
Ah, okay, I have a variety of health stores by me, I'm sure ONE of them must have it. Thank you for the quick answer |
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Post by miamiferret2 on Apr 29, 2012 12:48:24 GMT -5
Vitamin Shoppe should have human grade bone meal powder. But make sure not alot of fillers or preservatives.
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Post by Sherry on Apr 29, 2012 14:18:43 GMT -5
I make my own eggshell powder. After the eggs have been broken, I rinse them and let them dry for a day or so, then just grind them up in a clean coffee grinder |
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Post by miamiferret2 on Apr 29, 2012 15:57:32 GMT -5
I make my own eggshell powder. After the eggs have been broken, I rinse them and let them dry for a day or so, then just grind them up in a clean coffee grinder That is also a good way to do it. And, this way you KNOW exactly what it is (pure eggshell) bc you made it yourself!  I bought a cheap coffee grinder at Target which i use only for the pet related stuff. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2012 16:18:51 GMT -5
Someone posted about lead in bonemeal so they use calcium carbonate.
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Post by Sherry on Apr 29, 2012 17:28:09 GMT -5
That's why you have to check the ingredients in the brand of bonemeal you get. I can pick up pure raw bonemeal from a local specialty pet store.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2012 1:58:53 GMT -5
SO.... I found bonemeal powder at a nutritional store. It is pure 100% natural bonemeal powder by a company called Swiss Naturals I believe.. Its great! I got a big bottle and it only cost me about $12.00. Thank you all for your help and I guess now you know that this company also makes it Here is a link! You can see it is pure and contains no additives well.ca/products/swiss-natural-sources-bone-meal_50353.html |
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Post by abcdevonn on Apr 30, 2012 7:37:30 GMT -5
So, does eggshell powder function the same as bone meal powder? I'm still trying to figure this out  |
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Post by Sherry on Apr 30, 2012 10:59:08 GMT -5
It functions in a similar manner, yes. While eggshell powder will most definitely replace lost calcium and help firm up stools during a diet switch that may or may not be a long drawn out process- bone has many more micronutrients that eggshell CAN'T replace. And it is preferable. However- since it IS only during the soup stage of the transition that it's needed, eggshell powder usually does just fine  It's when you've got an older, or sick ferret where the raw bonemeal powder would be needed. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2012 14:29:27 GMT -5
Hmm.. this is quite helpful to know! Again, Thank you!
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