soft eggs

redjane11 · « **on:** March 17, 2008, 21:49 »

ok , we still getting soft eggs, girls are now being fed on layers pellets and mixed grain with oyster shell, they free range so are getting plenty of green stuff, really don't know what else to do, completely stumped, this has been going on for a while any ideas

poultrygeist · « **Reply #1 on:** March 17, 2008, 21:54 »

Just read an article suggesting salt water can cause shell deterioration.

Also apparently lots of treats can mean more calcium is required.

Otherwise don't know. Must be very frustrating.

Rob

GrannieAnnie · « **Reply #2 on:** March 17, 2008, 22:24 »

Quote from: "poultrygeist"

Just read an article suggesting salt water can cause shell deterioration.

Also apparently lots of treats can mean more calcium is required.

Otherwise don't know. Must be very frustrating.

Rob

Do you think they go swimming in the sea then Rob?

poultrygeist · « **Reply #3 on:** March 17, 2008, 22:27 »

Depends if they're amberlinks or not !

wondered if there might be some salty water they have acces to.
I like to explore the remote possibilities !

Rob

ck2day · « **Reply #4 on:** March 18, 2008, 08:19 »

Quote from: "GrannieAnnie"

Quote from: "poultrygeist"
Just read an article suggesting salt water can cause shell deterioration.

Also apparently lots of treats can mean more calcium is required.

Otherwise don't know. Must be very frustrating.

Rob

Do you think they go swimming in the sea then Rob?

Wouldn't be at all surprised if they are some of GrannieAnnies Amberlinks, those little demons would find a way to do anything they took a fancy to

muntjac · « **Reply #5 on:** March 18, 2008, 09:05 »

put some oyster shell in a strong bag ( or use a blender but dont tell aggy ) and hit it with a hammer now mix it with some soaked layers pellets and feed the birds ,,,,,,, also check they have GRIT of the right size to be able to crush this stuff up

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #6 on:** March 18, 2008, 09:20 »

You can add Limestone flour from the horsey suppliers) to their pellets.

redjane11 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 18, 2008, 12:25 »

They hhave plenty of grit as they free range in the field and garden where ever they please!!! Right will have to try mixing oyster shell in wet pellets. Poor girls they sit on the soft egg and it bursts. If i time it right i can sometimes grab before they sit, Have stopped letting them into the field early as well so they have to eat pellets etc. Its driving me mad

poultrygeist · « **Reply #8 on:** March 18, 2008, 12:30 »

Apparently a shock can make them lay a softy. But only for a day or so.

So no sneaking up and going 'BOOO!!' :roll:

Rob

Good luck with it.

redjane11 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 18, 2008, 12:44 »

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