Egg confusion

[terriminx]

I have some GREAT news!

This morning there were 2 perfect eggs and on cracking them open they were both normal and quite perfect. They were cooked and eaten and were delicious!

I am SO relieved. In this case it seems they were just stressed out with the move and their systems interrupted.

Thank you all for your input. I have certainly learnt from this. THANK-YOU, THANK-YOU, THANK-YOU

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I have some GREAT news!

This morning there were 2 perfect eggs and on cracking them open they were both normal and quite perfect. They were cooked and eaten and were delicious!

I am SO relieved. In this case it seems they were just stressed out with the move and their systems interrupted.

Thank you all for your input. I have certainly learnt from this. THANK-YOU, THANK-YOU, THANK-YOU




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They look Yummy!

 

[aart]

That's great!
Was really expecting to see more lash material.

 

[terriminx]

That's great!
Was really expecting to see more lash material.

So was I. Cracking them took me some time, not wanting to open them and see there was definitely a problem to be solved. You can imagine my relief ...

 

[terriminx]

They look Yummy!

Oh they were. My first chickens and first (good) eggs. They tasted absolutely wonderful.

 

[FluffTheDuck]

Not sure but here is an egg quality article for you to read. Sometimes problems in older layers. Make sure on good nutrition 16 % layer feed. No medications or illnesses. Treats less than 10% of diet. OS free choice for good egg shell quality. Poultry grit free choice.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/common-egg-quality-problems.65923/

I agree with you. Make sure they eat lots of calcium. Did they break real easy?

 

[terriminx]

I agree with you. Make sure they eat lots of calcium. Did they break real easy?

The lash eggs were easy break shells but the latest good eggs were stronger shells.

 

[FluffTheDuck]

The lash eggs were easy break shells but the latest good eggs were stronger shells.

Hmmm.... When you use eggs for food break the egg shells and give it to them.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/what-vegetables-are-the-best-source-of-calcium.305927/

 

[aart]

Hmmm.... When you use eggs for food break the egg shells and give it to them.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/what-vegetables-are-the-best-source-of-calcium.305927/

Before considering supplements, since good shells are about much more that the amount of calcium ingested, let's ask...
@terriminx what all and how exactly are you feeding?
Also how long have you had these birds?
I was assuming that you've just gotten them and the funky eggs were their first(tho I may have forgotten this already supplied info).

 

[terriminx]

Hmmm.... When you use eggs for food break the egg shells and give it to them.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/what-vegetables-are-the-best-source-of-calcium.305927/

Yes they have a mixture of shell and grits with their pellets