Organ, fleshy tissue found in nesting box.

[humblehillsfarm]

Good morning, Wanted to give an update. First, all the hens are fine. Watched the hens to figure out it was my hen Cinnamon, that was laying the lash egg. She laid an egg this morning, the shell was very thin. Couldn't tell looking at it until you picked it up. Anyhow, they have oyster shell (free choice) but I mixed some in their feed this morning. I think it may have been from the heat. Was upper 90's all week. She seemed impacted by it more than the other hens. They have plenty of shade and froze gallon jugs of water and set them around for them to lay near, which they did. I have a cool outbuilding I can move them into if the heat continues. If you think I could be doing anything else, please let me know. Thanks again everyone!

Heat always affects my hens, particularly my older hens. I also find they won't eat oyster shells unless they are mixed into their feed, but they will eat free-choice egg shells. Hopefully your little hen straightens herself out soon!

 

[Aunt Angus]

Then I think that pretty much seals that it wasn't a lash egg at all. Good news!

Electrolytes help a lot during the heat. And fans, blocks of ice, cool treats. It was 104° here yesterday, and the girls were not happy. But those temps mean watermelon, so it's not all bad!

 

[coach723]

Heat definitely can contribute. My temps have been terrible (upper 90's and low 100's this week) and I'm not getting very many eggs. If that hen persists in having soft shells you can try giving her some vitamin D3, if they are low that can impact calcium absorbtion. But right now I would concentrate on helping them stay hydrated and dealing with the heat as best you can.

 

[Aunt Angus]

Heat definitely can contribute. My temps have been terrible (upper 90's and low 100's this week) and I'm not getting very many eggs. If that hen persists in having soft shells you can try giving her some vitamin D3, if they are low that can impact calcium absorbtion. But right now I would concentrate on helping them stay hydrated and dealing with the heat as best you can.

Good advice!