1. Jan 23, 2009 #1
   

   mahen8622 Songster

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   i have young hens that have been laying for two months now. if i leave their eggs in the nests for a while the hens start pecking the eggs and ive lost two eggs to cracks/damage. is this normal or are they just young and curious???

    
2. Jan 23, 2009 #2
   

   Dawn419 Lost in the Woods

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   I'd keep an eye on them and collect eggs as often as possible. It sounds like you could have a possible egg eater, which you really don't want.
   
   Are they getting enough protein?
   
   We feed our flock all of our left-over, well-cooked meat scraps and scrambled or steamed and mashed eggs (once a week, atleast) and have never had an egg eating issue here.
   
   
   
   Dawn

    

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