I moved here from West Yorkshire three years ago to a much bigger garden with the opportunity to grow/plant/eat and experiment. So far I can say that it is always going to be a learning curve, with each year’s seasons already being so different, opposite soil conditions, invasive wildlife 🦌 🦡 🐦, etc. BUT - never a dull moment and so many +++++ 👩🌾
Hens new to laying can have a few ups and downs, but if their diet is good there is not much more you can do.
Your hen has laid normal eggs, so I would wait and see. If they only ever lay soft shells that is more likely to continue, but doesn’t necessarily make them ill. If there is a problem internally that is probably something in the process of forming an egg, rather than some genetic illness. The main issues are becoming egg bound or having a prolapse. You can help her with the first as you have already done. Prolapses are more serious but cross that bridge if you get to it. Maybe read up on them so you know what to look for.
So had a chat with the physio yesterday, we had a good chat after she tried her best to break it, we have opted for a 8 week excersise program and then review, poss injections if not helping but not ready for knife as yet. And don't worry Aunty, no knife or scissors will get anywhere near ìt
When I first started my blog some 20 years ago now, I could spend a day working hard on the plot, get home and have tea before writing up what I’d done. Nowadays my spirit is willing but I’m more likely to doze off on the sofa than write up the day. Still, jobs are getting done even if I’m a lot behind on writing things up.
I have no experience of using them, but I think it needs to be warm enough - which it should be now?
The grubs are what the nematodes attack - you'd see small white C-shaped grubs in the compost if you tipped it out for a bit - best to check whether that is the issue before spending money on them