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[marieclarke]

I have had chickens for the past 5 years. I have 15 chooks in many different varieties and just love them. I often talk to them and they are great company. I went down this afternoon to collect the eggs and I found this one (Attached). It is a full egg but the shell is a soft membrane. I give my girls shell grit to help their shells. What else can I do or does anyone know what the problem is.
Thanks

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Sadly, the pic did not appear. Chat with other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below (turn your phone to landscape to see them).Make yourself at home and enjoy the forums.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi and welcome to BYC! It's so nice to meet you! Please make yourself at home!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Marie, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
The picture did not upload. But grit is a supplemental calcium source. It is for digestion. Oyster shell is a supplemental calcium source.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Flock!

Pull up a roost & enjoy your time here!

 

[416bigbore]

Hello Marie and welcome to BYC, You found an Awesome poultry Forum to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members who are more then willing to jump in and help you with any questions you may have.

 

[theoldchick]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/step-by-step-guide-to-assisted-hatching.64660/

 

[Callender Girl]

I offer oyster shell as a calcium supplement, but once in a while, one of the girls will still produce an egg like the one you described. As long as it only happens occasionally, I don't freak out.

You have found a community of like-minded folks where you can share concerns and successes. I find talking to my chickens to sometimes be the best conversations of my day. Welcome to BYC!

 

[CluckerFamily]

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[N F C]

Thanks for joining us!