Eggs spots missing shell

[Normangeegal]

I have been raising hens for eggs for almost 4 years. I have Rhodes Island Reds, Buff Orphington, Gold Sex Link, Barred Rock and Americauna. My older group will turn 4 yrs old in October and the younger ones are just over a year old. I ran across Backyard Chickens on Facebook. I have enjoyed reading the different threads on a variety of subjects. One of my hens has started having issues with a small hole in the shell, it's not hard enough to be safe to eat, so I don't eat them. Was wondering if anyone has ever experienced this same issue and if so what causes it?

 

[Joeschooks]

Is that a hole? It looks like a mole lol! Very occasionally one of mine pecks a hole in an egg. If it’s not that then I’m not sure but I’m sure someone else will know.
Anyway, It’s an awesome site and I hope you enjoy your time here

 

[alexa009]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens! Glad you joined the flock! BYC is a very helpful and informative about poultry! Looks to me the chicken pecked a hole in it. She definitely didn't lay an egg with a perfectly formed hole like that. You might have to try and break to habit if she gets as far as egg eating. Hope you enjoy it here as much as we all do!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard chickens

 

[Lazy Farmer]

Was wondering if anyone has ever experienced this same issue and if so what causes it?

Here is an awesome article by @sumi
Great reading! I hope it helps you.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/common-egg-quality-problems.65923/#comment-504683

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[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome to BYC!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Howdy! Welcome to the Flock!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us.

As mentioned, it seems that the hole is likely to have been caused by pecking. Identifying the likely culprit may be the best way forward. You may get additional thoughts by posting your pic here - https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/chicken-behaviors-and-egglaying.18/

Best wishes
Pork Pie

 

[amanda1]

Hello and welcome! I am experiencing the same issues here. Two of my hens turned 4 this month, and I suspect the one I’m having issues with is one of those. The shells are a lot more fragile. They are also rough instead of smooth. I’m finding holes in a lot of them, as well as a few shelless ones, laid from the roosting bar. I believe the holes are due to the weak shell, and the birds trying to push them underneath themselves, as they do. To remedy my issue, i am giving out less treats, putting their layer feed outside during the day as well as inside 24/7. Mind don’t ever seem to ear the oyster shells, but they do eat crumbled eggshells, which im also trying to give them more often. Next time I’m at the feed store, I’m gojng to look for an egg enhancer supplement I read about elsewhere. Good luck with your issue!

 

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