I think it was the 'quiet hen' that laid today's egg. So I found it, picked it up, saw a dent, and felt around there. Soft!!!! They have laying feed, get free range, are as happy as can be (from what I can tell). All of the chickens had a dust bath yesterday. Today it's raining, and I opened the door and all the chickens jumped out, ignoring the fact that the scary human was right there. Was it just one of those off days, or should I consider adding calcium/shells/stuff?
I would definitely offer some oyster shell as a calcium supplement. Most layer feeds have only a small amount of calcium added (3-4%) and just like humans, some individual hens have a greater need for supplements. Having said that, soft shell or shell-less eggs happen at times, even with hens offered supplements. Not a concern unless they happen regularly.
