we're new to having chickens, and are learning as we go. so far, we have three barred rocks that lay 5-7 per week, and three young americaunas (the kids and i can't wait to see what they produce). is there anything in particular that will raise egg laying? we did have a rooster for a little...
first, are they leaving the shell but eating the egg itself. or, are they leaving the egg, but eating the shell? if they are eating the shell, they are lacking calcium, and are trying to get it the natural way. try adding some oyster shell to their layer mash, just mix it in. that will give...