No shell egg

[BirdGirl2004]

Hello everyone, I found an egg in the chicken coop that had no shell and I wondered if there was a problem with the hen or it just needed some more calcium. HELP?? Thanks!!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Just a glitch in the system often caused by stress, not a calcium problem. It's often seen in New layers or those starting or shutting down.

 

[BirdGirl2004]

Yes, this was a first egg. Thanks so much!

 

[BirdGirl2004]

Also. what do you mean by "shutting down" or you talking about the bird dying or just stop producing eggs? Thanks so much!!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

In the fall at the end of the laying season before the have an adult molt. They take a few months off during it so the reproductive tract goes out of business for a while and they stop laying.

 

[BirdGirl2004]

ok. Thanks