Soft shelled eggs

[vestal]

My road island red just laid two soft shell eggs 5 minutes apart. She also laid one about a week ago and one about 3 weeks ago. All the rest of my chooks lay normal eggs. Is that a problem or is this normal. Thanks.

 

[vestal]

Fogot to mention she has laid 2 double yolkers one two days ago and one about one week earlier.

 

[sumi]

How long has she been laying? Hens new to laying sometimes lay a few shell less or other strange eggs, including double yolkers, while they get their reproductive system in gear. It's not normal for an experienced layer though and could be due to stress, disease, problems with her reproductive system or diet.

 

[vestal]

She has been laying for about 3 mths Thanks

 

[Fred's Hens]

Are you providing a calcium carbonate source, such as oyster shells or limestone pellets?