Egg issues

[HermitHill]

1)One of my Ameracaunas lays eggs that have a powdery coating and warts. Any idea why and what I can do to fix it?

2)Another hen’s eggs have a fairly large spot that seems unfinished.

I have 7 layers that are contained in a fenced area, but are basically free range. (I have a dog that would love kill them all if he had a chance.)

Photos of both eggs attached.

 

[CherishedFowlGuardian]

Ameraucana eggs may appear powdery due to calcium deposits, stress, or diet deficiencies. Prevent issues by ensuring balanced layer ration, oyster shell free-choice, and reducing stress.

 

[CherishedFowlGuardian]

What feed do you offer?

 

[Ridgerunner]

The Egg Quality Guide addresses many shell flaws. That's set up more for commercial operations than for us so they mention things that will not apply. Don't get too excited about any of them.

Egg Quality Guide - The Poultry Site | The Poultry Site

If you are selling them then those flaws might be a problem, but they do not affect the quality of the egg at all. They are still perfectly safe to eat. Many of our chickens lay eggs like that. As long as the shells are thick enough to not crack easily when other chickens lay in the nest it doesn't bother me.

 

[HermitHill]

What feed do you offer?

Layer pellets, some scratch feed, fruits and veggies, and mealy bugs.

 

[CherishedFowlGuardian]

Layer pellets

Which brand?

 

[HermitHill]

Which brand?

Nutrena Country Feeds

 

[CherishedFowlGuardian]

Nutrena Country Feeds

How much calcium is in the feed?

 

[HermitHill]

How much calcium is in the feed?

 

[HermitHill]

Here’s a list of what’s in their pellet feed.