Soft Shells

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Mrs Mant

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Soft Shells
« on: November 10, 2009, 14:26 »
Hi I'm fairly new to keeping chickens (had them at POL in June).  I have 3 x bred Rhode Island/batts who have given me 3 eggs each day so far.  About 3 weeks ago 1 of them started laying soft shelled eggs.  There were a few feathers around,so I thought she was in moult.  For the past week there have been no more feathers in the coop.  She is eating and drinking fine and looks well.  Is here a supplement I can give her?  She free roams all day across fields and they all also have oyster shell mixed in with their layers pellets.  I'd appreciate any advice.  Thanks

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« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2009, 14:30 »
Hi Mrs Mant, I had the same problem a couple of times, and was advised to use limestone flour sprinkled on their food and some cod liver oil to help them absorb it.  I also bake and crush their old egg shells and mix this in with their food.  No doubt lots of others will advise to.  Welcome to the forum


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