started getting some thin eggshells recently...
appears to be from a single bird at this point...light brown egg (got 4 birds that give brownish eggs and I don't know whos is whos...sorry, not a peeping tom)
Facts:
1. mixed flock, all birds different breed
2. 3 are 3-1/4 year old (2 give brown eggs)
3. 3 are 1-1/4 year old (2 give brown eggs)
4. all fed "layer" feed from tractor supply
5. all free range 1/2 backyard all day long (area is now devoid of plant life and has limited bugs by this point) 15x80 foot area
6. given random vegetable scraps, scratch, old cereal & bread as treats. occasional dried & crushed egg shells
7.water available all day/night (5 gal bucket with drinking cups)
8. large, well ventilated coop/run
9. oyster shell has been made available but no noticeable consumption
Possibilities:
1. calcium deficiency, but is only affecting 1 bird?
2. age related, 3 birds are into their "4th" year?
3. heat related, south texas heat?
Opinions??????
Is this the correct forum?
appears to be from a single bird at this point...light brown egg (got 4 birds that give brownish eggs and I don't know whos is whos...sorry, not a peeping tom)
Facts:
1. mixed flock, all birds different breed
2. 3 are 3-1/4 year old (2 give brown eggs)
3. 3 are 1-1/4 year old (2 give brown eggs)
4. all fed "layer" feed from tractor supply
5. all free range 1/2 backyard all day long (area is now devoid of plant life and has limited bugs by this point) 15x80 foot area
6. given random vegetable scraps, scratch, old cereal & bread as treats. occasional dried & crushed egg shells
7.water available all day/night (5 gal bucket with drinking cups)
8. large, well ventilated coop/run
9. oyster shell has been made available but no noticeable consumption
Possibilities:
1. calcium deficiency, but is only affecting 1 bird?
2. age related, 3 birds are into their "4th" year?
3. heat related, south texas heat?
Opinions??????
Is this the correct forum?
