Laying small eggs

[Amer]

I agree with Chicken Canoe.

 

[BluRoo Farm OH]

It is primarily because they are pullets. Pullets lay very small eggs. They will get bigger in 2 to 4 months.
However, I would cut out some of the corn and scratch. Layer feed is 16% protein and that is about the minimum necessary in protein percentage to make egg yolks/albumen. Depending on what percentage those treats make up, the lower protein could possibly cause smaller eggs.
If 20% of the intake is corn/scratch, you've dropped the total crude protein to about 14%.
Not only is scratch and corn low in crude protein, it is missing some of the essential amino acids.

I agree with Chicken Canoe regarding feed changes; Also leave calcium/oyster shells out so that your hens can get them when they need them. We have been raising Australorps for several years. We have some pullets going through the same "small egg stage". They will get bigger. Goodluck!

 

[chickengeorgeto]

I have 15 Australorp hens. They are 7 months old and have started to lay. Problem is I am getting small to medium eggs. Is this due to feed?...

I must second the remarks about young pullets laying smaller eggs. When raising replacement pullets for my family's egg farm the first eggs laid by our white leghorns were usually classified in the pee wee to small range.

 

[themechanicbob]

My girls are starting to produce larger eggs. I have started weighing them and see the difference now. Thanks for the input. I have just ordered 15 Auricana's .

 

[Wyorp Rock]

My girls are starting to produce larger eggs. I have started weighing them and see the difference now. Thanks for the input. I have just ordered 15 Auricana's .

That's great! It just takes a little while to get those larger eggs

Oh! You will be getting some nice blue eggs with Auracana! When you get them, be sure to post some photos - would love to see them.

I hope all continues to go well for you.

 

[themechanicbob]

That's great! It just takes a little while to get those larger eggs

Oh! You will be getting some nice blue eggs with Auracana! When you get them, be sure to post some photos - would love to see them.

I hope all continues to go well for you.

Thank you and I will post as soon as I get them.