Soft and thin duck eggshells

[DucksOhio]

Hi all

I have 9 ducks, 6 females and only 2 females that are of laying age.

One of my girls has been for several weeks laying very thin shelled, sometimes rubbery eggs.

Since most of my flock is NOT laying, I'm afraid if I try to add calcium supplements to the food or water, I may be harming the non layers.

I really don't care about the eggs, my ducks are pets, but I also worry that one of the laying girls might be sick (they are both a little over a year old).

Does anyone have thoughts on this?

Many thanks!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi all

I have 9 ducks, 6 females and only 2 females that are of laying age.

One of my girls has been for several weeks laying very thin shelled, sometimes rubbery eggs.

Since most of my flock is NOT laying, I'm afraid if I try to add calcium supplements to the food or water, I may be harming the non layers.

I really don't care about the eggs, my ducks are pets, but I also worry that one of the laying girls might be sick (they are both a little over a year old).

Does anyone have thoughts on this?

Many thanks!

Offer Oyster shell free choice only those who need it will take it. You can also smash up some hard boiled eggs to give both calcium and protein.

 

[DucksOhio]

Offer Oyster shell free choice only those who need it will take it. You can also smash up some hard boiled eggs to give both calcium and protein.

Thank you!