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[JShubin]

I only had 2 eggs eaters that I remember I culled both

I think it was the environment, because all 4 hens fought over the eggs as soon as the were layed.

 

[sdm111]

I think it was the environment, because all 4 hens fought over the eggs as soon as the were layed. 

hopefully that fixes your problem. When I had pheasants I had one I had to try and catch laying cause right after she layed she'd turn around and peck a hole in it. Didn't cull her she was more valuable to me then the chickens

 

[B123]

I think it was the environment, because all 4 hens fought over the eggs as soon as the were layed.

Yep, seems to get started out of boredom. A dark nest box and other "activities" to keep them occupied seems to help. Can be a hard habit to break.

 

[BirdHead]

I only had 2 eggs eaters that I remember I culled both

only give those to the roosters, once a hen becomes a egg eater just like a chicken killing dog. after they get a taste they wont qui, not easy to get them off of the habit

 

[BirdHead]

grandfather had a barn full of layers but it happens mainly out of hunger so if a Bird is fed properly it won't Happen unless they just come across a cracked one and the yolk is hanging out or they pick up on a another one doing it

 

[roosterhavoc]

grandfather had a barn full of layers but it happens mainly out of hunger so if a Bird is fed properly it won't Happen unless they just come across a cracked one and the yolk is hanging out or they pick up on a another one doing it

They don't eat eggs out of hunger. It's just boredom, they peck it cause it's in their way and then they break. Sometimes they break em by accident and then just eat it. Keep the eggs picked up regularly and won't be too much Issue. The only solution for a chronic egg eater is some kind of system like a roll away nest box or the hatchet.

 

[sdm111]

Redquill hatch #2

 

[sdm111]

 

[roosterhavoc]

 

[sdm111]

Coming along nice havoc looks like better weather too


Think I've added to the Broody hen list she is doing very well