Having a problem with thin egg shells,even a couple of shellless eggs. I feed them layena crumbles and some table food every now and then. Tried giving them crushed oyster shells but they don't seem to care for it.what can I add to their diet to help this out?
Sorry, yes they are confined to a run (8x12)
Feeding them layena
one that died looked fine in the evening but the next morning i found her dead, no apparent signs of trauma
the other broke a leg and perished shortly after
everyone is getting along fine with the exception of a skirmish over food...
Where do i start. Had a small coop with 3 hens (what i believe are red and black sex links). Laying eggs though not every day but enough to keep us satisfied. Decide to build a bigger coop (approximately 8x12) ans buy 3 buff orpingtons and 2 barred rocks, giving me 8.chicks were born middle to...
Just out of curiosity i have 5 chicks in the brooder that will be in the coop in a few weeks. Does or can the pecking order change? Just curious. Thanks
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IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO AND IF SO PLEASE EXPLAIN. I HAVE TWO RED HENS THAT I KNOW ARENT RIR s and it really doesn't matter either way but I was just wondering. Thanks in advance