hen(s) laying weak shelled eggs

[animallover505]

I have a hen, maybe 2, but I think it's just one of my 9, laying weak-shelled eggs. They are on layer crumbles with free-choice grit and oyster shell,, and free-range time most evenings. What can I do? It's either a buff orp or a partridge rock, I think.

 

[Judy]

If it's only one girl, it's probably her defect. You could try a Tums in the water about 3 times a week for a week, in case you have one girl who has a particularly high need for calcium. Here's an article about the causes

http://www.thepoultrysite.com/publi...ndbook/16/thinshelled-eggs-and-shellless-eggs

 

[animallover505]

This just started, she's probably about 2 years old now.

 

[AmberRex]

Try adding ground oyster shell or broken up egg shells to their feed. This will strengthen the eggs. If it is mixed with their food then they won't notice it. It could just be that she is not taking advantage of it. Older hens in particular tend to get this problem. Hope this helps!