constant soft shelled eggs

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constant soft shelled eggs
« on: June 08, 2011, 11:29 »
One of my girls is laying soft shell/ no shell eggs. She has been doing it for a week now.
She has a wet looking bum too.

I have read on here that a bath is a good idea, but she is not used to be handled and I'm pregnant and have been advised not to touch the girls.  :mellow:

My other half is away in america for 2 weeks and I'm not sure what to do.

She also seems noisier than usual.


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Re: constant soft shelled eggs
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2011, 12:12 »
how old is she? Is she elderly or an ex batt?
If not then first of all cut out all treats and feed them just layers pellets/mash all day with access to crushed oyster shells available in a seperate pot all the time. Dark leafy greens help them absord calcium so you could try some broccoli or cabbage leaves hung up for them to peck at.
A dust bath will help her to clear up a mucky bum.
Staffies are softer than you think.

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Re: constant soft shelled eggs
« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2011, 14:43 »
If you post which area you are in there may be another member close by who will be able to offer you a helping hand.   :)
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Re: constant soft shelled eggs
« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2011, 18:33 »
Thanks for your help.

She is an ex batt, she seems to have cleaned herself up during the day.

I will get some broccolli and cabbage and see how that helps.

I live in Fareham, Hampshire

Can you get calcium tablets to give them?


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Re: constant soft shelled eggs
« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2011, 19:41 »
I read in one of either this months or next months mags that Cod Liver Oil helps them absorb calcium too. Its rich with Omega too and thats good for them  :)

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Re: constant soft shelled eggs
« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2011, 19:49 »
I've got the same problem but only intermittently with one of my hybrids.
I've been giving her poultry spice (25% calcium on label) mixed with a bit of oats and water and that seems to help but it certainly hasn't cured the problem.


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