New to chickens but so far I love it!

[BroncoChick]

Hi, new to backyard chickens but it has been a great help already. I have had my 8 chickens for 4 months now. I am looking at ways to be sure my coop is as clean as it can be and that my chickens are healthy and happy. They free range around the yard all day and I find them very relaxing and enjoyable to watch. I am a problem Google-er and find myself overwhelmed with the ailments of a chicken! Lol. Currently dealing with a chicken who has laid very large thin shelled eggs since we got her. We do not eat them because the shell is so thin. Now she is laying eggs with no shell at all almost every day! Help!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC. If you feed layers feed / growers with optional oyster shell it's a little strange. Cutting out all treats could help. This link may help - http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/common-egg-quality-problems

 

[Kiki]

Hi there! What do you feed her? And how old is she?

Welcome to BYC, we are glad you joined us!
This video should help you find your way around, make yourself at home.

 

[drumstick diva]

Sometimes a particular bird may not be able to assimilate the calcium in her diet.

 

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