That would certainly explain it. My hens are out constantly. They get plenty of excersize. Only time I've kept them in this winter so far is when we had a week of temps in the teens.
I checked about the meat spot but the way it talks that happens with older chickens. Mine are all still under a 1 yr old. They were all hatched between May and June. But those are really great sites. Answered some of the shell questions I've been wondering about. I'll have to get a picture...
I know its been a very very very long time since I've been all and I can't thank everyone enough for everything I have learned from this site. Its the best. I have 28 chickens know. Nice variety of Buffs, Brahms, Astrolurps, Barred and a mixed or reds I hatched myself which I think are all...