For some time now I've been having problems with one hen laying a soft shelled egg. Rarely, it will still be whole until I pick it up and smash it myself (unexpectedly!). After reading through some comments about egg eating, I'm possitive the hen is not breaking the egg (since the shell is so soft) I'm going to try deleting or only in very small amounts, allowing them to have treats/scratch grains to see if it makes a difference.
the oyster shell is always available to them but as added measure will put some in their feed supply also to see if it makes a difference. I have had all hard shells before but now it is daily. Any one have a comment or experience with this? Any articles that I have read said once you figure out which hen, to eliminate her as she will not stop. Fortunately for her, she's here for the long run. Once you name them..........Thanks
the oyster shell is always available to them but as added measure will put some in their feed supply also to see if it makes a difference. I have had all hard shells before but now it is daily. Any one have a comment or experience with this? Any articles that I have read said once you figure out which hen, to eliminate her as she will not stop. Fortunately for her, she's here for the long run. Once you name them..........Thanks