My chicken is eating it's own egg

[twinbeaks]

Okay thank you so much for that information. It really helped!

 

[chickengirl1238]

I hope it was just a phase and she stops for good.

 

[kdiamond]

They do it for the protein... get some oyster grit for them and give them yogurt.... good luck

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

They do it for the protein... get some oyster grit for them and give them yogurt.... good luck

Oyster shell and yogurt will supplement calcium, not protein.

 

[3riverschick]

Hi

,
You can change the structure of your nest boxes and put in what is called
a "roll out" nest box. It has a carpeted floor which is slightly slanted . The
egg is laid and rolls down the floor into a catch basin the hen can't get
at. ..yet is secure from outside predators. There are a bunch of ideas online
for making or buying roll out nests. A lot of folk use them because they don't
want their eggs dirty from being in the nest ; or from the hen sitting on them
; or damaged by the birds, . Or as in the case of the very dark egg breeds like
Marans, where they show the eggs, having the surface scratched by the hens
toenails., marring the show egg
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/513495/the-never-ending-memorial-weekend-coop-project-updated/10

http://www.solwayfeeders.com/produc...-nest-bottom-and-lid-yellow-pnb0003-c125.html ( not a US company)

http://www.instructables.com/answers/Anyone-have-plans-for-building-roll-out-chicken-ne/

http://blog.flemingoutdoors.com/poultry/roll-out-tray-with-flap-for-nest-box/

To see a bazillion more use http://www.ixquick.com search engine
"roll out nest box" and choose "images".

Best Regards,
karen

 

[3riverschick]

They do it for the protein... get some oyster grit for them and give them yogurt.... good luck

Hi kdiamond and

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BYC also has sections on other fowl then poultry if you have turkeys, ducks, peafowl, etc.

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Best Regards,
Karen

 

[Hellipp]

I have an egg eater, and Im not sure who it is, because I usually find the "left overs" in the morning after I let them out. I have noticed that they will not eat the eggs when there is a lot of shavings in the coop. They also don't seem to eat them if they get to free roam all day. In the winter, they seem to be bored and eat more eggs. It doesn't bother me if we lose one egg a day...if they ate them ALL I would be upset! :-O

 

[kdiamond]

Yes you are right I meant to say nutrients

 

[subhanalah]

I have an egg eater, and Im not sure who it is, because I usually find the "left overs" in the morning after I let them out. I have noticed that they will not eat the eggs when there is a lot of shavings in the coop. They also don't seem to eat them if they get to free roam all day. In the winter, they seem to be bored and eat more eggs. It doesn't bother me if we lose one egg a day...if they ate them ALL I would be upset! :-O

it's possible they are craving more protein si center they are not able to forage as well in the winter. I would suggest offering extra meal worms or ground turkey or smashed hard boiled eggs to supplement them during the more lean months.

They eat their eggs often because they are needing something in their diet. Making eggs takes a lot out of a hen. It includes everything needed to start and nourish life to hatching!

 

[Irishhenman]

it's possible they are craving more protein si center they are not able to forage as well in the winter. I would suggest offering extra meal worms or ground turkey or smashed hard boiled eggs to supplement them during the more lean months.

They eat their eggs often because they are needing something in their diet. Making eggs takes a lot out of a hen. It includes everything needed to start and nourish life to hatching!

That is how it starts, but as soon as they have cracked open a couple of eggs they won't be able to stop