Soft shell egg?????

[jwatts]

I just noticed a soft shelled egg in the coop,what does this mean? should i be concerned? thank you

 

[LarryPQ]

It may mean your girls are not getting enough calcuim. You can try supplementing with oyster shells, yogurt, whey, etc.

If you see regular soft-shelled eggs, then you definately need to increase calcuim intake. If you only see one, ever, then you probably don't need to worry. Everyone has a bad day now and then, even chickens.

 

[mommanessy247]

on mypetchicken.com theres feed supplements like that oyster shell stuff & theres also omega ultra egg supplement. its mainly good for adding omega 3 into the eggs but also for strong shells too.
couldnt hurt to do both.
the feeding directions are these: (i looked 'em up...)

oyster shell:
add 1 lb to every 10 lbs of their regular feed

omega ultra egg:
for 5 chickens - add 1/4 cup to their regular feed
for 10 chickens - add 1/2 cup to their regular feed

i'm assuming you just increase the amt by 1/4 cup p/ 5 chickens

 

[jwatts]

thanks everyone,I'll have to keep an eye on them and see.

 

[real_redhead]

I have 1 who is still laying soft shelled eggs after several weeks, I am giving yogurt, feeding them back the egg shells and each day I am finding a soft shelled egg under the roosting pole. If I can get them before they are broken I scramble them for the girls...hoping that she will start laying hard eggs soon! good luck to you!