shell less eggs

[hitnspit]

Never had one before and today i got two. Is this normal to happen every now and then? Or are the birds needing something in there diet to help this not to happen.....Thanks Jim

 

[chicmom]

You will see those from time to time....They're more common when a hen first starts laying, or when they start laying again after a molt or after being broody.

If you're feeding a good layer feed, diet shouldn't be an issue, but you could always put a dish of crushed oyster shells out for your hens to take as they wish, because that will provide some extra calcium.

 

[butterrowe]

i grind up egg shells,,,,,it acts as grit and calcium too---but if they don't eat them it cause they don't need it...
chickens know what they need ..its a wonder of chickens