I would not feed my chickens their own egg shells. They can begin to eat their eggs before you get a chance to gather them. I had someone chicken sit for me once and they thought it would be a good idea to feed the shells to my hens. Ever after they would peck them open and eat them. I had...
I dont have the solution, I have the same problem. Missing feathers on all my hens butts. No sticky discharge though. I also have a hen who's comb is limp and she is also limping. Not eating and not perching at night. No sign of bumblefoot, no sign of injury. My husband wants to dispatch...