the shell was a floppy sack

chickensuburbian · « **on:** May 26, 2008, 10:40 »

Hello I dont think one of my girls is eating the eggs, I found a really 'floppy' shell - it was like the inside membrane or an unhardened shell.
Any way, there was yolk all over the place, including the undercarriage and head of the suspect layer.

Ive withdrawn all treats, (rice pasta etc and corn), and all they are eating is layers pellets hopefully that will do the shell hardening.

Am I on right track or missing important warning signs?

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #1 on:** May 26, 2008, 10:56 »

Yes you're on the right track. Make sure they have oyster grit and add a few drops of cod liver oil to their pellets.

And as you've done NO TREATS :!:

chickensuburbian · « **Reply #2 on:** May 27, 2008, 09:00 »

thanks aunt sally, your reply is much appreciated.

i did read a recent post about boring repetitive questions, and i have now sussed how to use the search facility (i didnt know it existed)

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #3 on:** May 27, 2008, 09:06 »

Quote from: "chickensuburbian"

thanks aunt sally, your reply is much appreciated.

i did read a recent post about boring repetitive questions, and i have now sussed how to use the search facility (i didnt know it existed)

We would far rather you ask the questions again and again and again than have a chicken suffer or an owner worried because the right information may not be easily found :!:

There will always be someone here who will help - that's what forums are for

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