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    Thin shelled eggs... What should I do?

    Here is some information: http://www.sweeth2o.us/Parasites.html You can get the worm and other medicines from local feed stores. They are usually listed as being for swine. The first worming is currently recommended for being ivomectrin for the first dose and then 10 days later Valbazen. I...
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    Thin shelled eggs... What should I do?

    The DE is for the calcium content. It is easily digestible but worms will lead to soft shells. Pullets should be wormed before they start laying and at least once a year depending on where you live and how many worms are present. A vet can do a float test to make sure--The cost is around $10.00...
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    Thin shelled eggs... What should I do?

    You can mix some Food Grade Diatomaceous earth into the feed. Add 1/3C to a regular size feeder full. Stop when the shell gets thicker. You may need to add more calcium to the feed every three days or so. Another thing to check is parasites--they can cause thin shells.
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