Egg in tummy or am I going mad?

[BelovedBirds]

Are you talking about what brand calcium gluconate? It’s Durvet it comes in liquid and I give 1ml. Do you have oyster shell out for them?

Oh no! Someone laid an egg with no shell in the pool. They do have oyster shells, but I dont know who actually laid it. Is it normal in the start of egg laying? What can I do to give them a boost of calcium since I dont have calcium gluconate yet?

 

[Miss Lydia]

It is normal since they are just starting and getting the system worked out. I only use Calcium gluconate if one lays softshells in a row. Mine eat oyster shell like it's candy.

 

[BelovedBirds]

It is normal since they are just starting and getting the system worked out. I only use Calcium gluconate if one lays softshells in a row. Mine eat oyster shell like it's candy.

okay! I'll try to relax then...
I have seen them eating the oyster shells, but I feel the urge to hurry up with finishing my medical kit! I can't find the calcium gluconate by durvet so I think I'll order the powdered form on amazon. I won't risk it, though, I'll keep reading up and try to figure out dosage before I use it if they do run into issues. If I find something better in the meantime, I may just take the supplement myself! Either way, I'd feel better having something at hand while I figure it out.

 

[BelovedBirds]

It is normal since they are just starting and getting the system worked out. I only use Calcium gluconate if one lays softshells in a row. Mine eat oyster shell like it's candy.

is it worth possibly getting some live calci worms? They have good calcium content, and I could order some- delivery would be a few days so I'm wondering if it's worth getting some for them incase there are any more soft eggs? I was going to get some more mealworms, but since they're laying now, these may be better

 

[Miss Lydia]

Do you have info you can share I’ve never heard of calci worms

 

[BelovedBirds]

Do you have info you can share I’ve never heard of calci worms

Of course!
This is an extract from https://ducksguide.com

"These calcium worms are the larvae of the black soldier flies and are natural nutrient-rich insects. Like their name, the worms are high in essential calcium. Calci worms are also a good source of protein, fat, and amino acid. All of these nutrients are what the ducks need to stay healthy."

 

[Miss Lydia]

Okay I knew about blk soldier worm but had never heard them called calci worms before.
sounds like they would def be a good source of calcium. What about price?
I buy mealworms for my flock and they are expensive.
Most of the time my girls do fine on oyster shells as their source along with layer feed. once in a while one will have a soft shell then if it's more than one they get the calcium gluconate.
I don't see any reason not to buy the calcium worms though.

 

[BelovedBirds]

Okay I knew about blk soldier worm but had never heard them called calci worms before.
sounds like they would def be a good source of calcium. What about price?
I buy mealworms for my flock and they are expensive.
Most of the time my girls do fine on oyster shells as their source along with layer feed. once in a while one will have a soft shell then if it's more than one they get the calcium gluconate.
I don't see any reason not to buy the calcium worms though.

I just figure it'd just be something new to try! And I guess a natural calcium boost cant hurt, now they're laying. Im not sure how much they are, actually, possibly more than mealworms but I dont mind the expense since its a treat! My girls love mealworms so hopefully they'd like these...
Im going to start *trying* to keep and breed my own mealworms, they freak me out but I think it's worth it so I don't have to keep buying them

 

[Miss Lydia]

let us know how that goes.

 

[BelovedBirds]

let us know how that goes.

will do! I *think* Sprightly laid her first egg this morning, very small but good shell! She flew into my lap this morning, very excited to tell me all about it
I took a photo for a comparison to a shop bought chicken egg (my parents still buy them from the store)
I know it's not that interesting, but still quite scary and exciting to me!