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I have the same problem, it doesnt happen everyday for me though. My chickens peck the eggs but then stop for some reason. Try putting some fake eggs in to see if they are secretly pecking the real eggs, it may stop them. Or, do you have some type of "cushion" or bedding in their nesting boxes? When they lay them it may crack them if there is not enough bedding in the box.I’ve had 3-4 eggs like this over the last two weeks from the same chicken. They have oyster shell and layer crumble readily available whenever they wish. Is there something else I can do to prevent this?
I have two nesting boxes both with a golf ball in each and large pine shavings. She does seem to push the shavings around a little bit and take some of the padding away though. I guess I didn’t imagine them coming out that fast lol I’ll try adding a little more just as a precaution! Thank you for taking the time and suggesting this!I have the same problem, it doesnt happen everyday for me though. My chickens peck the eggs but then stop for some reason. Try putting some fake eggs in to see if they are secretly pecking the real eggs, it may stop them. Or, do you have some type of "cushion" or bedding in their nesting boxes? When they lay them it may crack them if there is not enough bedding in the box.
This is what it looks like now!Generally shells get stronger during the laying cycle. Do you have adequate bedding in the nest boxes ?
Your welcome! Hope it works!I have two nesting boxes both with a golf ball in each and large pine shavings. She does seem to push the shavings around a little bit and take some of the padding away though. I guess I didn’t imagine them coming out that fast lol I’ll try adding a little more just as a precaution! Thank you for taking the time and suggesting this!
It may be possible that the egg is hitting the wood outlining the sides and floor.This is what it looks like now!
I’ve added some more in the back and hopefully she leaves it alone and that solves the problem!It may be possible that the egg is hitting the wood outlining the sides and floor.