Hi, I have recently adopted two RIR hens from a local shelter. No idea how old they are but they are adults. They didn't lay until recently (been here a few weeks). One, I don't know which, is laying beautiful big brown eggs, but the other's have small soft spots on the smaller of the rounded ends. I have never seen a molting hen and don't know if that is what is happening or if it matters in this situation, but one seems to be throwing a lot of feathers. I feed them layer feed, yogurt, a little cheese as a treat and they do free range for a few hours per day (all day on weekends). Anyone have any thoughts? I don't really care about the eggs - they are a bonus - I just want to be sure she's ok. I have 6 other hens who lay fine eggs.
Thanks!!
Thanks!!