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Parasites can cause lots of problems but egg shell quality wouldn't be one of them that I know of.

You're good. Just relax and don't jump to conclusions. When things are awry, go back to basics. Cut out everything except layer feed for hens actively laying or grower/all flock feed for those not laying. Things should straighten out.

Since the feed is layer feed (4% calcium), extra calcium in the feed actually could hurt, especially since she isn't laying much and utilizing the calcium anyway. The ratio of calcium and phosphorus is important as is sufficient D3. An imbalance of those minerals one way or another can actually...

There could be a dozen things wrong but forcing more calcium into the diet by adding it to feed isn't the answer. Soft eggs isn't always a need for more calcium.