Which breeds lay the hardest shells?

[Thomas Lamprogiorgos]

I think that minorca black breed lays by far the hardest shells...

 

[igorsMistress]

I don't think breed matters, it's bird specific and depends on calcium intake.

 

[The Moonshiner]

I haven't had every breed so no idea.
Of the breeds I've had its easily the BCMs that lay the hardest shells.

 

[Thomas Lamprogiorgos]

I haven't had every breed so no idea.
Of the breeds I've had its easily the BCMs that lay the hardest shells.

My aunt and mother share the same opinion with you.

 

[Coop Z-ville]

I only have 3 breeds of chicken, two of which are laying (BA and EE), I am amazed at the hardness of their shells-so unlike store-bought eggs that I was used to! Much larger, deep yellow yolks, too. I think it could be linked to diet-I give free choice oyster shell for hard shells and feed premium feeds foe egg quality.

 

[Thomas Lamprogiorgos]

It has to do with BOTH feed and breed.
It also has to do with the strain of the breed.

 

[Keeperofmunchkins]

I did not know that breed affects egg shell strength! I have mixed bantams and their egg shells are always very thin and very light colour. Thinner than the shop bought eggs. I feed only layer pellets. Could this mean they are not getting enough calcium?

 

[Thomas Lamprogiorgos]

I did not know that breed affects egg shell strength! I have mixed bantams and their egg shells are always very thin and very light colour. Thinner than the shop bought eggs. I feed only layer pellets. Could this mean they are not getting enough calcium?

Inbreeding maybe.

You will give them marble powder and oyster shell powder.