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Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by chic4me12, Nov 9, 2012.

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  1. Nov 9, 2012 #1
    chic4me12

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    hi its sheila cheers with a quick question! what would cause my hens to lay odd shaped thin eggs or the shells.?
    thank you [​IMG]
     
  3. Nov 9, 2012 #2
    jecombs

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    Lack of calcium. Are they eating layer feed? You might want to provide some oyster shell free-choice to assure they are getting enough calcium.
     
  5. Nov 9, 2012 #3
    chic4me12

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    thankyou, for the advice soo much, ill get someright away.[​IMG]nice talking to you, jecombs.
     
  7. Nov 9, 2012 #4
    chic4me12

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    hi do you might know where to buy this certain oyster grit.?
     
  9. Nov 10, 2012 #5
    kreagerm

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    I get mine at the local feed stores, like Tractor Supply Co. 50# bag for about $9
     
  11. Nov 10, 2012 #6
    chic4me12

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    thank you so much, kreagerm. for your help. how meany xchickens you have? ive got 3 grown chickens, and 6 2months old.
     
  13. Nov 10, 2012 #7
    Smoochie

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    Old hens often lay large thin eggs also.
     
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