Egg with one soft end!

[Curious1234]

I don't know how to better describe this but one of my hens are laying eggs that are soft on one side. Here is a picture.


What can be causing this malformation of the egg shell and how can I go about treating this problem?
Thank you all in advance.

 

[ortiz6]

try giving more calicum, oyster shells.

 

[purpletree23]

You'll find all kinds of eggs that are strange. Nothing to worry about. One of my chickens lays eggs that are all squishy like a water balloon but it's rare. Just a blip in their system but as the other BYC member stated make sure they have crushed oyster shell at all times.

 

[BantamLover21]

Are you providing them with crushed oyster shell, and are they eating layer feed? I would recommend purchasing some crushed oyster shell to supplement their calcium intake. Or, grind up some clean egg shells into a powder and feed them that. I use a coffee grinder to create a kind of eggshell powder, and then sprinkle it on their feed. Make sure that you aren't feeding them too many treats, as that will unbalance their nutrient intake.