Losing eggs everyday due to a hen-eating-egg...what should I do?

[cook_kaka_ook]

My hens are free-ranging everyday and are given oyster shells as well. But unfortunately I'm still finding eggs pecked and partially eaten every single day... what else should I do to stop this

 

[gallina man]

are the eggs in the nests if so you see plenty of ideas on roll away nest boxes the egg rolls out the back chicken cant eat

 

[littlebantams]

Here's a link that might help...
http://www.users.on.net/~greggles/faq.html#3.

 

[raspeary]

I had the same problem when my girls started last fall. I took an egg shell, made a small hole (big enough to blow out the egg) , fill with liquid hand soap and seal with clear candle wax or dental wax. I found candle wax is easier. I was sloppy so I suggest putting newspaper or something under neath the egg. After it cools/sets, put the egg back in the coop in the nest box. It may take them a couple of days to peck at it, but it worked like a charm for me. I had golf balls in teh nest boxes when my egg eater appeared.

The taste of the soap will deter them from eating other eggs.. It's worth a try, it worked great for me..

I did one hole about the size of a new pencil eraser and took a toothpick to help get the egg out of the shell.

Here is the link where I posted about this problem.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=247390

 

[BellaLulaFarm]

Awesome, thanks. I'm dealing with a new eggeater right now. Will try the soap. Wish I could watch 'em eat it.

 

[kathyinmo]

I read somewhere that using, "apple bitter," mixed with something and placed inside a blown out egg works. I had my first egg eater today, so I may just find out myself if it works!