Egg Shell is opaque and rubbery. Why?

mkeawsh

Woody Hollow
15 Years
Sep 23, 2007
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Beaufort, MO
A couple times in the past couple weeks I have found an egg that is opaque. I can see the yolk and white right through it and the shell is rubbery and pliable. What is wrong with the chicken? I have 12 hens and it would be virtually impossible for me to figure out which one is doing it.
Does someone know what is happening with this hen?

Thanks:)
 
Do you have oyster shell (or other similar calcium source) available 24/7? What is their diet? Do you supplement with periodic Durvet V&E , Avia Charge 2000 or the like?

How old are your hens? The one laying eggs like you decsribe could have a problem passing them....

JJ
 
The get a complete feed named Homestead Extra Egg 16 with 16% Protein. It's not the standard feed they sell. I pay extra for it.
 
Oyster shell? If not, have some out 24/7 so they can get the calcium they need. That particular hen may need more calcium in order ot get a proper shell on the eggs.
JJ
 

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