It very well could be a thief.
From Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks:
Cats: crushed eggs held together by membranes
Raccoons: eggs with ends bitten off
Skunks : destroyed nests with crushed shells mixed with nest debris
Opposums: smashed eggs with birds that are badly mauled
I am not saying it definitely is a predator,but I would almost prefer a predator getting my eggs than to have an egg eating hen.
If it's a hen, you know what must be done,identify her and remove her from your flock before she teaches others how to break them open...if she hasn't already!
From Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks:
Cats: crushed eggs held together by membranes
Raccoons: eggs with ends bitten off
Skunks : destroyed nests with crushed shells mixed with nest debris
Opposums: smashed eggs with birds that are badly mauled
I am not saying it definitely is a predator,but I would almost prefer a predator getting my eggs than to have an egg eating hen.
If it's a hen, you know what must be done,identify her and remove her from your flock before she teaches others how to break them open...if she hasn't already!
