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broken eggs

Discussion in 'Ducks' started by cjh0907, Feb 7, 2012.

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  1. Feb 7, 2012 #1
    cjh0907

    cjh0907 Out Of The Brooder

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    the past two days my ducks have laid their first 2 eggs. However each day when i went out to give them food and water the egg was in the run and broken. is there anything i can do to prevent the broken eggs?
     
  3. Feb 8, 2012 #2
    Oregon Blues

    Oregon Blues Overrun With Chickens

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    Is it freezing? If an egg freezes, often the shell will crack.
     

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