Tried everything for soft shelled eggs. Is it time to cull?

[patman75]

I have a 1.5 year old BO. She has not layied eggs consistantly since December. Once every 2 weeks I might get an egg but it is very thin shelled.

She is feed Organic feed with Calcium added in.
Access to Grit
Access to extra oystershells.
Lives in a tractor.
Gets free range time.
Tried filtered water because of arsenic in well water.
Given extra veggies

I guess I just have a hen that just has issues that can't be fixed.

I'm processing a roo very soon, I thinking she will go with him.

Is there anything else I can try? Or is it time for freezer camp?

 

[jerseygirl1]

I had the same thing happen with a bantam, she layed faithfully until January when the frigid cold came in, then never laid another egg. Treated her for egg issues, nothing. She turned 2 in March. I guess her egglaying days have ended.

 

[ZooMummzy]

I have several like this too - young and old. Mine are all pets though so they will never see freezer camp

Have you tried giving yogurt or shredded cheese? I have done that with success with a couple indoor chickens I have. They are special need chickens but they do lay eggs. One stopped for awhile so I tried the yogurt and cheese. Within a couple weeks she was laying again. It seemed like the oyster shell was not enough for her....or maybe she is just spoiled lol. Good luck with whatever you decide.

 

[Andi]

Try upping the protein. I give my girls boiled egg when the production slows down and I know its not due to daylight length. I'll often just boil up the soiled eggs for them. They go bonkers for them also. I just smash them up, shell and all. The way I see it, what food is going to have all the nutrients needed to produce eggs? Eggs!

Best of luck!