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[B123]

My Radio Hens with the Grey have been busting eggs left and right. Out of 3 clutches I've only got 12 chicks. This is the first year this has happened too. They're not even spurred. I started upping their calcium intake every since the 2nd incident thinking maybe they're low on calcium producing delicate eggs or something. Been 3 weeks and so far so good.

I haven't had broken eggs, but the clutches have been smaller this year, compared to last year. Perhaps it is the persistent cold spring that is deterring them.

 

[centrarchid]

And here I really like the looks of spurred hens, but seldom get them! I guess the grass is always greener on the other side.

For some reason mother nature does not like looks of spurred hens.

 

[B123]

For some reason mother nature does not like looks of spurred hens.

Very true! They must be more of a detriment than an asset.

 

[JShubin]

I dont think I have problems with spurred hens breaking eggs anymore than non-spurred. I am a fan of the spurred hens and majority of mine come that way.

I get broken eggs when not enough straw in nesting box. Or when multiple hens fighting over a box.

One of my best hen keeps eating her eggs... I need to do something different.

 

[JShubin]

 

[JShubin]

Crawdads

 

[B123]

Crawdads
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Have you been visiting Centra?

 

[B123]

One of my best hen keeps eating her eggs... I need to do something different.

If she will lay them in a nest box, try making it as dark as possible inside. If she drops them on the floor and then eats them, I am not sure how to fix that.

 

[JShubin]

haha... I got myself a creek and 1000s of crayfish on my property... I kept two to see if I can breed something..

 

[JShubin]

If she will lay them in a nest box, try making it as dark as possible inside. If she drops them on the floor and then eats them, I am not sure how to fix that.

ya I think I'll rotate the nesting box so the opening is less visible. maybe change pens if that doesnt work...

To be honest I jsut dont see eggs... dont know if she eating or not laying...