Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[LaFemmeKatia]

It’s finally happened, I feel so ashamed. I should have predicted that this may happen someday. And yes, it does feel as shameful as it is. /////// Due to my chooks not laying eggs (because of several reasons) I was forced “yes forced” to buy store eggs. I feel so ashamed No, the neighbors only had enough fresh eggs for their own families.
Only my BoPeeps is laying one a day.

The horror of it! You are in my prayers.

 

[featherhead007]

hey guys! could I join this thread?

Sure, but bring your own popcorn!

 

[featherhead007]

The horror of it! You are in my prayers.

I’m glad that you understand!

 

[The-White-Elephant]

Sure, but bring your own popcorn!

ok, I will!

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

It’s finally happened, I feel so ashamed. I should have predicted that this may happen someday. And yes, it does feel as shameful as it is. /////// Due to my chooks not laying eggs (because of several reasons) I was forced “yes forced” to buy store eggs. I feel so ashamed No, the neighbors only had enough fresh eggs for their own families.
Only my BoPeeps is laying one a day.

I am resisting so far but I am not sure I can hold out for long. Fortunately there are locally available small farm free range eggs available. But I still feel disloyal.
The dreadful day has been delayed because today Minnie laid an egg. I think I can take her off my worry list.

I am still getting a few eggs here and there. I haven’t had a store-egg in over a year, and I am spoiled!

 

[The-White-Elephant]

ever since we had "re-got" chickens in early 2017, we have only bought store eggs about 3 times, only because we needed some extra eggs for a cake.

 

[Shadrach]

In normal times, layer feed with access to oyster shell has been sufficient to ward off softshelled eggs and any calcium problems with my tribe. I would suggest that will work for you as well.

This is a unique situation. Sansa is extremely calcium deficient and I need to quickly raise her level.

Why she is suffering so right now I have no idea. I need to correct the situation and then monitor it long term to try and figure out what is happening.

It's worth pointing out that lack of calcium is not the only reason hens lay soft shelled eggs.
For others reading, do not assume lack of calcium is the cause and shovel loads of calcium down them.
Ageing hens lay soft shelled eggs.
Sick hens will lay soft shelled eggs.
Sometimes a hen just has a missfire.
Sometimes a hen will send two embryos in a short period of time and only one will get shelled.
Thin shells can be a sign of the end of laying as can elogated eggs.

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

Some things never change

Kiko (Then)
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Kiko (Now)
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Kilo likes social media!
Does she have a Beakbook account?

 

[MaryJanet]

ok, I will!

You need to know two things: very few of us have read the whole thread and Alex (@featherhead007 ) is the joker of the gang.

 

[The-White-Elephant]

You need to know two things: very few of us have read the whole thread and Alex (@featherhead007 ) is the joker of the gang.

Thanks you for the heads up! I'll keep that in mind!