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Soft eggs

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by Luciesbuddys, Sep 15, 2011.

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  1. Sep 15, 2011 #1
    Luciesbuddys

    Luciesbuddys Out Of The Brooder

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    I have one hen that lays a soft egg about every other day or so. I don't know if she has ever layed an egg with a hard shell. Any suggestions?

    I am giving her oyster shells as much as possible.... i don't think i can shove it in her beak
     
  3. Sep 16, 2011 #2
    TigerLilly

    TigerLilly I failed Chicken Math

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    Quote:When you say this, do you see her eating them, or is it that it's there & you assume she's eating them? I would separate her if possible & give her free choice. I feed mine eggshells back to them free choice, but periodically I also mix them in with wet food, whether it's scraps or pellets.
    I'm sure somone else with more experience will chime in on this soon.
     
  5. Sep 16, 2011 #3
    mikecnorthwest

    mikecnorthwest Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Is she a new layer? I had several soft shell eggs when my hens started laying. It took a few weeks for their systems to mature.
     

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