Thanks for the info. They're back to one a day now. Not sure what happened there...
As for the grit and oyster shell, the lady I got them from told me to mix it in their feed, but it does seem like a lot gets wasted. I think I'll try it your way, keeping it separate. Maybe that'll save on the...
I'm new to the "mini egg farm" thing and was blessed with 3 beautiful Red Stars about a 6 weeks ago. They are about one year old, and had been laying beautifully. The girls are essentially free-ranged in our fenced back yard and sleep securely in a makeshift coop made out of a large dog crate...