First eggs, calcium and such

[M Scott]

Ok, my Chiquita's just turned 19 weeks. 3 or 4 have started laying. There was a soft shelled egg today, which brings me to my question. I offer oyster shell and egg shells. They want no part of it. What else can I do? Also, what are the little red dots in the eggs. I gave my rooster away thinking that would fix it.

 

[Kiki]

Soft shell eggs and even shell less eggs are normal for new layers.
Their body's are just "learning" how to make the egg...
It should stop happening.
Sardines have a good amount of calcium, you could offer them some.

Have you read the label on your feed bag...what feed are you feeding?

Can you post a picture of the egg with the spots.

 

[M Scott]

Oooops, I ate it! It's a little blood spot. I feed them organic layer pellets. I think it's manna pro.?