oldblackjoe
In the Brooder
- Feb 7, 2017
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My flock of 25 hens were producing normal size eggs (mix bag of M, L & XL) throughout the late winter. Three weeks ago, in addition to the usual layer feed, I started to feed them some veggie scraps provided by a restaurant friend, as well as soaked non-GMO wheat. Lately, cabbages were dirt cheap (9 cents per pound) the last two weeks as part of St Paddy's Day sale, so I threw couple whole cabbages at them every evening and would be fully consumed by next pm.
The end result is more and more eggs are in the S & XS size range, as high as 4 out of every 10 eggs. I do let them free range on weekends.
Any suggestions on this cabbage OD small eggs symptom? I really prefer not to go back to the 100% layer feed route. Thanks & happy byc!
The end result is more and more eggs are in the S & XS size range, as high as 4 out of every 10 eggs. I do let them free range on weekends.
Any suggestions on this cabbage OD small eggs symptom? I really prefer not to go back to the 100% layer feed route. Thanks & happy byc!