First egg found

[Rachelholland09]

I found my first egg this morning! However, I also found a few very soft shelled eggs. I do need advice from all you pros; “My chickens are close to 18 weeks when can I expect more eggs? Is this normal for eggs to be soft shelled since they’re still young?”
Thanks all

 

[SueT]

Congrats on your first egg! Yes, you'll get more, and yes, soft shell can happen in the beginning. Are they getting layer feed? Oyster shell? I would offer free choice oyster shell to make sure they are getting the calcium they need.

 

[Rachelholland09]

I have been giving them a mix of oyster shell and corn. Is that ok to give?

 

[SueT]

I have been giving them a mix of oyster shell and corn. Is that ok to give?

They need chicken feed, for complete nutrition. Corn is like giving them candy, it's merely a treat. I suggest you get layer feed or an all flock type feed asap. I like Purina Flock raiser, because layer feed is only for those laying, and I have a rooster and younger chickens not yet laying. The soft eggs may be the result of malnutrition ......

 

[drumstick diva]

The don't need corn- it just makes them fat. Sue T is absolutely right - rooster & younger chicks should not have "layer feed" they shouldn't have extra calcium.