What’s happening to her eggs

[Nolagurl1956]

When I only had my 3 Golden Comets. I would buy this.View attachment 1835604. It's readily available in a 25# bag at my Local TSC. It's Non-Medicated in the Gold bag, 18% Protein. I offered Oyster Shells separately.
The Flock Raiser is only available in 5 and 50 pound bags at my TSC.
A 50# bag would spoil before your two hens finished it. I keep feed in my house, especially important during hot/humid weather. GC

Yes, I’ve thrown away lots of feed over the years as New Orleans is hot and humid which is why now I buy small amounts in bulk. I have two local feed stores and will look for your suggested feed this weekend. Thanks again. PS Les, my “sick” hen, laid a normal egg today so I’ll keep track of what’s going on in the nesting box.

 

[Nolagurl1956]

Another question, this is the oyster shell product I use. Should I be using something else?

Manna Pro Pullet-Crushed-Oyster-Shell

Thanks

 

[ChickNanny13]

It's fine, I used to buy that but now purchase the 50# bag from the feed store ... Doesn't go bad and cost effective. My "flock" has been 4BOs.

 

[GC-Raptor]

@aart Thank you for the info

Dels/TSC here only carries Medicated Chick Starter 25# or 50#

Bummer.. GC

 

[GC-Raptor]

Another question, this is the oyster shell product I use. Should I be using something else?

Manna Pro Pullet-Crushed-Oyster-Shell

Thanks

I use the same, but in a 50# bag. . I also offer them Poultry Grit separately, I get the 25# bag. . GC

 

[ChickNanny13]

Can't get those sizes here. Only 5# at the feed store unless you purchase the stores stock in brown bags.

 

[Nolagurl1956]

It's fine, I used to buy that but now purchase the 50# bag from the feed store ... Doesn't go bad and cost effective. My "flock" has been 4BOs.

Thanks, happy to report we had two eggs this morning which is surprising as with the heat index it was 111 degrees in New Orleans.

 

[Nolagurl1956]

Yes, I’ve thrown away lots of feed over the years as New Orleans is hot and humid which is why now I buy small amounts in bulk. I have two local feed stores and will look for your suggested feed this weekend. Thanks again. PS Les, my “sick” hen, laid a normal egg today so I’ll keep track of what’s going on in the nesting box.

The crumbles are a big hit.

 

[Nolagurl1956]

The crumbles are a big hit.

We’ve had a few eggs, all perfectly formed. None in a day or two as we had a serious weather event Tuesday night, Wednesday AM. 8 inches of rain in as many hours. I guess severe weather would affect egg production.

Now I have a new problem... my other hen went missing Tuesday midday. I just found some of her feather so it doesn’t look good. So now I have one hen. I know hens are flock creatures. Can Les, the surviving hen, manage as a single chicken for 6 -8 weeks without any companions?

There is a hurricane brewing and I don’t know that I want to take on anything else right now. I’m a paraplegic and some days are way too full.

Thanks!

 

[aart]

I guess severe weather would affect egg production.

It could cause stress, which can affect laying, maybe depending on housing/shelter during bad weather.