Thin shelled eggs

[Nineoakchickens]

Our Plymouth Barred Rock, Eve, who successfully laid great eggs regularly for two years, was attacked by a dog in February. After a trip to the vet to stitch up severe lacerations, antibiotics, and one month of recovery time in the house, she went back to the flock and continued to heal successfully. Egg season began and everybody seemed to be laying normally-but we're not certain Eve was laying. About a month ago, we started to have occasional thin shelled eggs. This week, we've had them every day. We still get normal eggs from the other girls. The hens are out in the garden every day on average five to eight hours. They eat laying pellets mixed with oyster shells, with no pure corn. They spend their evenings and night in their run/coop. We live in California, so they get plenty of sun. Any idea what's going on? We don't think it's Vitamin D or calcium deficiency, and there are no symptoms of any illness. Is it possible that Eve's laying ability was affected by her attack?

 

[pipermark]

Yes, stress can jam up the system. Best course of action, do nothing, thankfully they dont have great memories. Keep an eye on her though , stress can also be a sign of infection. As long as she is active and feathers are normal, let time heal.

 

[barnyardmom]

Hatcheries replace their hens before the age of two (usually) the age of the chickens can contribute to the thin shells. I have a couple of girls that are 3-4 years old and the shells will almost always crack when I take them from the nest. But the girls are pets so I keep them around, besides I use those eggs right a way, and they are tasty! Good luck!
dk