Chickens eating eggs

[Birdsong 82]

If upping the protein or calcium doesn’t work than rollaway nest boxes do. They are pricey to buy but easy and cheaper to build. But that seems like a lot to take on when they aren’t really yours. Egg eating can be very hard to break. They realize those eggs are delicious just like we do

 

[MissChick@dee]

Sorry , once again you're completely wrong about your suggestion of canned cat tuna being cheap.
Further along , you're still completely wrong about the protein issue.
Yes , I read the post , however , it doesn't seem like you have .have you honestly taken everything in consideration posted in the initial post , including cost. It is not cheap to buy canned cat tuna , it is not cheap to buy any tuna in any can , nowhere ... It is in fact cheaper to buy the proper feed meant for chickens .

Okay you must be under the impression that I’m suggesting tuna like feeding a cat ohmygosh!!’nn
Yes as a supplement a additional shot of protein....(you just made me spit my Cheerio’s)
I feed 18% pellets you seriously don’t think I go out with a bowl of tuna and call it feed???
You mentioned dog food and cat food DID you seriously think that’s even a option?
Tuna yeppers to boost protein. Especially when they’ve been deprived. But feeding them like cat’s??? Come on now...your killing me smalls!

 

[MissChick@dee]

If upping the protein or calcium doesn’t work than rollaway nest boxes do. They are pricey to buy but easy and cheaper to build. But that seems like a lot to take on when they aren’t really yours. Egg eating can be very hard to break. They realize those eggs are delicious just like we do

Those are a great idea for when the OP rebuilds or builds a new coop!

 

[MissChick@dee]

I have read that heavily trimmed or debeaked chickens can have trouble with pellets... which is why I am considering supplementally feeding a fermented 22% mash in addition to the pellets and wheat they are being given. I am not in a position to change the established farm practices with other people’s livestock without first proving my methods to be economically viable and effective. This is why I’ve invested in my own chicks and will begin implementing husbandry changes with them.

Deep bowls help too when they’ve been debeaked. Mash is easier to eat for them.

 

[Kris5902]

I promise I will only be feeding a small supplemental amount of mash, and yes I will put it in feed pans. I’m not suggesting I sprinkle dry crumbles around like scratch grains. Let’s all be sensible and calm here... I appreciate all the feedback, and it gives me plenty of ideas for what I’ll be building in the future.

 

[Kris5902]

 

[Kris5902]

Happily several of the beaks seem to be returning to normal, but I’m worried some were too severely trimmed...

 

[MissChick@dee]

Awh...I just love the last picture. Hopefully they’ll grow beaks back with proper nutrition. Wetting their feed or mash sounds like the way to go. Keep up the good work you’re making a difference. Looking forward to up dates. Keep us posted!

 

[Beer can]

My personal experience, anytime I've upped the protein a little bit, any egg eating stops .

 

[123RedBeard]

I'd see if even one additional egg collection could be done around noon ... that could help alot ...

Here is a DIY roll-away nesting box plan ... https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/new-rollout-nest-design-picture-heavy-edited-1-21.287684/