Shell-less eggs, How many is to many

[Laurasb65]

Over the last 3 weeks I've gotten 13 shell less eggs or very very thin shell, all found on the poop shelf in the morning. Their 22 to 23 weeks old.
This morning found 3. Their on Kalmbach, I was feeding all flock because I have 1 rooster. Since this started I've been mixing layer with the all flock. They do have access to Oyster shells all the time. But I've noticed their really not eating them. So I've been adding more layer feed. Its about 75% layer to all flock now.
With previous chickens I never had this.
Their all behaving normally, no vent issues.
They get to free range all day.
Feed and water is always available.
I was thinking, wow are they that low on calcium, now I'm concerned that there maybe issues with atleast 3 chickens.
Any suggestions would appreciated.

 

[Briarhopper Ranch]

Over the last 3 weeks I've gotten 13 shell less eggs or very very thin shell, all found on the poop shelf in the morning. Their 22 to 23 weeks old.
This morning found 3. Their on Kalmbach, I was feeding all flock because I have 1 rooster. Since this started I've been mixing layer with the all flock. They do have access to Oyster shells all the time. But I've noticed their really not eating them. So I've been adding more layer feed. Its about 75% layer to all flock now.
With previous chickens I never had this.
Their all behaving normally, no vent issues.
They get to free range all day.
Feed and water is always available.
I was thinking, wow are they that low on calcium, now I'm concerned that there maybe issues with atleast 3 chickens.
Any suggestions would appreciated.

I find that my hens prefer the flaked oyster shell to the crumble / grit style oyster shell.

Which type of oyster shell do you provide?

 

[Laurasb65]

I find that my hens prefer the flaked oyster shell to the crumble / grit style oyster shell.

Which type of oyster shell do you provide?

I have small size peices and flake. In 2 different bowls.
What brand do you use?

 

[Fluffy_Butt_Hutt]

Over the last 3 weeks I've gotten 13 shell less eggs or very very thin shell, all found on the poop shelf in the morning. Their 22 to 23 weeks old.
This morning found 3. Their on Kalmbach, I was feeding all flock because I have 1 rooster. Since this started I've been mixing layer with the all flock. They do have access to Oyster shells all the time. But I've noticed their really not eating them. So I've been adding more layer feed. Its about 75% layer to all flock now.
With previous chickens I never had this.
Their all behaving normally, no vent issues.
They get to free range all day.
Feed and water is always available.
I was thinking, wow are they that low on calcium, now I'm concerned that there maybe issues with atleast 3 chickens.
Any suggestions would appreciated.

can you use baked egg shells? My girls like thin flakes and shells the best. They also eat more than I ever expected, and even those not laying yet grab a noticeable amount (free choice, but feed has 2% calcium)

 

[Laurasb65]

can you use baked egg shells? My girls like thin flakes and shells the best. They also eat more than I ever expected, and even those not laying yet grab a noticeable amount (free choice, but feed has 2% calcium)

I haven't recycled their own shells. I may have to that.

 

[Briarhopper Ranch]

I have small size peices and flake. In 2 different bowls.
What brand do you use?

I’m happy with the Small Pet Select sold directly or by Chewy’s. It’s sourced in the USA.

 

[Laurasb65]

I’m happy with the Small Pet Select sold directly or by Chewy’s. It’s sourced in the USA.

Thank I'll check them out

 

[Mother of Chaos]

I haven't recycled their own shells. I may have to that.

Mine like them preferentially to their flaked oyster shells, but egg shells alone (at least, from the eggs that your own birds lay) are generally not enough. But they're a great start.

 

[Fluffy_Butt_Hutt]

Mine like them preferentially to their flaked oyster shells, but egg shells alone (at least, from the eggs that your own birds lay) are generally not enough. But they're a great start.

Yes, I should mention I have 3 different families, one going through 2 dozen a week, giving me their recycled egg shells! It seems one chicken eats at least 3 full egg shells or more a day. At least, that's how fast they're eating them for me right now.

 

[Mother of Chaos]

Yes, I should mention I have 3 different families, one going through 2 dozen a week, giving me their recycled egg shells! It seems one chicken eats at least 3 full egg shells or more a day. At least, that's how fast they're eating them for me right now.

Wow! They've taken this to a whole new level!