4mth old hen laying eggs?

[Going Quackers]

Um, wth? lol i thought she had to be at least 5mths.. well anyhow, one of our 4mth old muscovy hens laid two eggs today... so what now? there obviously not on a laying feed yet as they weren't of age so i have understood.. i would assume we need to add something to the diet if there going to start this type of stuff ... or no? Input? thxs.

 

[becky3086]

No matter what anyone tells you, you don't need any type of laying feed to get eggs. However, it does help keep them laying regular.

 

[Going Quackers]

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oh ok... interesting, thanks.

 

[Miss Lydia]

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oh ok... interesting, thanks.

I'd say you have 2 hens laying, I have had Muscovies for 7 years and have never seen one lay 2 eggs in one day.

I would put out oyster shell for them because they need extra calcium to lay hard egg shells.

 

[SassyKat6181]

I keep my chickens and ducks on grower feed and give them oyster shell free choice, never had a problem. Congrats on your first eggs!

 

[Going Quackers]

Oh, ok.. i wasn't even home my oldest called me saying she had laid an egg!

I'll get some oyster shell then