Consolidated Kansas

[ByN8ureHomstead]

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I don't think so.

 

[Kansaseq]

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Shell Defects
Sandpaper or rough shells
Description

The terms ‘sandpaper shells’ and ‘rough shells’ refer to eggs with rough-textured areas, often unevenly distributed over the shell.
Incidence

The incidence is normally less than 1% of total production, but may be higher for some strains of bird. It is also higher in early lay, often as a result of double ovulation, which produces one shell-less egg and another one with extra shell deposits.
Cause Control
Diseases, e.g. infectious bronchitis, infectious laryngotracheitis or avian encephalomyelitis: Follow effective vaccination programmes.
Defective shell gland Disturbances at the time a hen is due to lay can cause the egg to be held over for another day : Minimise activities which create disturbances in and around the shed. Increase shed security to stop other birds and animals entering the shed.
Incorrect or changes in lighting programme : There should not be sudden increases in day length as pullets come into lay, or lighting changes during lay.
Water shortages : Make sure that the water supply is adequate, that there are no blockages in water lines and that drinkers are functioning property.

 

[Myabcs3]

I notice rougher shells when the girls start laying again after winter or after being broody as well as their pullet eggs are always interesting...

It seems to go along some things that Kansaseq posted.

 

[chicken danz]

I have some breeds that consistently lay rough shells. It doesn't seem to be a problem. The chicks hatch when they are incubated

 

[KansasBoy]

My bantam Cochin girls seem to be 50/50 on smooth/rough shells... Usually only a couple spots though!

 

[Ivywoods]

Well, CRAP. We had a power outage yesterday for 4 1/2 hours.

We weren't home when the power went out. I had eggs in the process of hatching. I had just taken 9 chicks out of the incubator before the power went out. The temp in the incubator went down to 82 before we got power again.

I checked eggs this morning. There's about a dozen left in there, and no more had even pipped.

I guess I will just leave them in there a few more days to see what happens.

 

[tntblake]

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I know exactly how you feel. I'm a wimp too. A couple weeks ago, our dog got in the chicken pen and killed a 7 week old chick and severely injured another. I had to cull the injured one. It was very hard to do and it made me rather queasy. Afterwards, I felt a lot better knowing he wasn't suffering anymore but it sure was hard to swing the hatchet.

 

[Konza]

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Okay, so I'm a little late but CONGRATS!

 

[chicken danz]

Thanks. They're a little over a week old now and just starting to open their eyes.

 

[chickenut]

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Shell Defects
Sandpaper or rough shells
Description

The terms ‘sandpaper shells’ and ‘rough shells’ refer to eggs with rough-textured areas, often unevenly distributed over the shell.
Incidence

The incidence is normally less than 1% of total production, but may be higher for some strains of bird. It is also higher in early lay, often as a result of double ovulation, which produces one shell-less egg and another one with extra shell deposits.
Cause Control
Diseases, e.g. infectious bronchitis, infectious laryngotracheitis or avian encephalomyelitis: Follow effective vaccination programmes.
Defective shell gland Disturbances at the time a hen is due to lay can cause the egg to be held over for another day : Minimise activities which create disturbances in and around the shed. Increase shed security to stop other birds and animals entering the shed.
Incorrect or changes in lighting programme : There should not be sudden increases in day length as pullets come into lay, or lighting changes during lay.
Water shortages : Make sure that the water supply is adequate, that there are no blockages in water lines and that drinkers are functioning property.

I just moved pullets to my house from my dad's. Maybe the stress of the move could have caused the rough egg. Today I had an egg that was almost flat on one side. Does moving laying hens typically cause laying issues or a reduction in laying.