broken shells

[choopes]

Broken egg shells in the nesting box. Something is getting my eggs! Besides full time camping out there, any sugesstions?

 

[MsChickenMomma]

It might possibly be that your hens are eating their eggs. Unless you are sure it's a predator.

 

[zazouse]

It might possibly be that your hens are eating their eggs. Unless you are sure it's a predator.

My hens eat every bit of the egg when one gets broken, rats,dogs,squirrels,possums and coons are some that leave behind shells.

 

[ChickenMad11]

rats?

 

[ChickenMad11]

rats may be eating your egg shells, or it might be the chicken its self.

 

[zazouse]

A trail cam is a good way to see what it is, i thought i had a rat in my brooder and this is how i knew for sure, he gone now

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

Could it be the shells are too thin and they are breaking from the hens moving them or stepping on them?