New Eggs

[HennyPennyChicky]

Hi! Finally joined as a member after reading many threads on BYC for months. Our hens are nearly all laying eggs—our first layer started at 13.5 weeks. The next at 14.5 weeks, and the next two around 20 weeks. We have one more to start but she’s at the bottom of the pecking order so we are just trying to make her feel comfortable and give her time. One hen (our olive egger) is only laying soft shells lately. I think she’s been laying for almost 3 weeks now but in the past week, we had one hard shell and 6 soft shells from her. Already have the layer feed, the oyster shells available, they free-range… not sure if I can help her or just let her body work out the kinks.

 

[BoundlessLove]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens!
Sounds like you’re on top of everything.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out. You can add a few mealworms in the oyster make it more appealing.

 

[GodLovesU]

You can find more information on soft-shell eggs here.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! It's nice to meet you!