Shell less eggs

[lauren212]

Two of my chickens started laying a few weeks ago. I got one egg then nothing for two weeks. Then I was getting an egg every few days - then one day I got two eggs. Now for the last 7 days I get shell less eggs. Every day. Sometimes she lays them during the night while they roost. I feed them organic layer feed and they free range in the afternoons until dark. I just put out oyster shells yesterday for them when ever they want. Is there anything else I can do and will this just correct itself?

 

[jskrn]

I have seen 3 eggs in my coop without shells also. These are my first eggs I have 6 could be egg layers not sure which are doing it either and also while they sleep

 

[lauren212]

Hopefully they get some shells soon. It would be nice to have some eggs with shells.

 

[8flocksMocked]

If you have any extra egg shells laying around I'd recommend crushing it and feeding it to them . Hens honestly don't tend to eat oyster shells or egg shells unless they want too, you kind of have to make them want to eat it . I find mixing it with sesame seeds or some dried herbs makes them go crazy for it .

 

[lauren212]

Thanks for the tip I will try that

 

[Isaac 0]

I would mix the oyster shells with there feed and maybe add more oyster shells you can buy a full bag at tractor supply

 

[Isaac 0]

Also they start laying for a while then they calm down for a while

 

[junebuggena]

Shell less eggs are completely normal for new layers, even if they have adequate calcium. It just means that they need a bit more time to mature and for all parts of the egg production system to start working together consistently.
Again, it is completely normal and in no way indicates a problem. The only thing needed is time and a bit of patience.

Hens honestly don't tend to eat oyster shells or egg shells unless they want too, you kind of have to make them want to eat it . I find mixing it with sesame seeds or some dried herbs makes them go crazy for it .

They eat oyster shell when they need it. And a little bit will last a good, long while. It's best to allow them to self regulate. Too much calcium is really, really bad for their kidneys.

 

[lauren212]

just checked the best box and another soft shelled egg.

 

[8flocksMocked]

just checked the best box and another soft shelled egg.

i guess you can try mixing wet feed with a calcium source. Hens love wet food for some reason.