Weirdly Thin Egg Shells

[CountrifiedCoturnix]

So I typically have consistent shells, but these eggs are smooshy. I just picked 5 eggs tonight, 2 wish have that smooshy situation I’m asking about. Does that mean I need to provide more calcium? I have them on a layer feed, but I’m interested in thoughts and advise. I’m posting a picture of the two eggs, one showing me smooshing it, and the other of the three good eggs.

 

[Nabiki]

You should offer calcium on the side. Crushed egg shell or oyster shell are good.

 

[muddy75]

So I typically have consistent shells, but these eggs are smooshy. I just picked 5 eggs tonight, 2 wish have that smooshy situation I’m asking about. Does that mean I need to provide more calcium? I have them on a layer feed, but I’m interested in thoughts and advise. I’m posting a picture of the two eggs, one showing me smooshing it, and the other of the three good eggs.

What is calcium content on your feed? Could be a springtime anomaly, or more likely nutrient deficiency. I don’t recommend oyster shell unless ground fine….crushed eggshells are fine typically if need extra calcium

 

[Kiki]

I'd switch your laying flock over to a chicken layer feed immediately.
That game bird feed doesn't have enough calcium.

 

[Kiki]

How old are your birds and do you feed anything besides the game bird feed or layer feed?

 

[CountrifiedCoturnix]

How old are your birds and do you feed anything besides the game bird feed or layer feed?

They are about 11 weeks old

 

[Nabiki]

Our girls are just starting to lay and one is popping out huge perfect eggs every day but we found an empty sac on the floor of the cage today. It looks like just the membrane. I was fussing and worrying all day but I'm thinking this may be normal as they start?

It does happen sometimes with new layers. If it happens regularly, then it's probably a lack of calcium.

 

[007Sean]

Calcium citrate works immediately to increase calcium intake, whereas, oyster shell, egg shell, or an increase in calcium in a feed takes longer to process through the digestive system.
Although, calcium citrate is usually given when they are egg bound, it still will work to increase their calcium levels.
Also, should be noted the importance of D3, to the uptake of calcium, so check the tag to see what percentage of D3 is in the feed.

 

[007Sean]

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This is the layer feed I'm using.

The one of the things that bothers me about this feed is the source of vitamin D3....activated animal sterol!!!! That's cholesterol!...which is needed to make other hormones like testosterone, estrogen, etc, but they are using it as the main source of vitamin D3, which really isn't a vitamin but a hormone.
Another topic for another time.

Calcium levels are adequate, provided that is the true percent? Another bother is sodium levels or that many sources of sodium and phosphorus levels are high. Niacin levels are a little low. Also, it says NON-GMO??? how can they claim that when all corn, most wheat and soybeans are GMO!!!

 

[Kiki]

Wait... In the first post you say you have them on a layer feed.
Can I see the tag on the feed bag please?