KateP Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Roxanne laid two soft shelled eggs last Thursday and there has been nothing since then. Is it usual that after a soft shelled egg they might not lay properly for a while? As far as I can tell she is ok in herself (I don't get to see them much with the short days, just a few minutes in a morning ). I have provided grit and also have started to mix some in with their porridge - I don't go overboard with the treats though. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 my girls went through a phase of softies. Again - for no reason as ours have grit etc. They normally arent right for a while afterwards. Sometimes I wonder whether the weather/seasons/dark nights might have something to do with it.??.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 My Coral laid 2 softies on Friday, another yesterday and finally a normal one today. I wonder if it's just that she had had 2 weeks of laying almost every day and she's very young (24 wks) and just couldn't keep up with it! Have you tried adding Limestone Flour - I've added it to my lot's food for the last week so I'm hoping that'll help too. Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateP Posted December 4, 2007 Author Share Posted December 4, 2007 I haven't tried the limestone flour - I think I might get some, thanks. I just get so worried about any little thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 I just get so worried about any little thing! Me too! I thoughts pets were meant to be relaxing but this is almost as bad as having a new baby (without the stitches or lactating ) After reading about all the dreadful things that can happen here on the Forum I'm always just glad to find them all still breathing each morning, and none with their insides hanging out or feathers pecked off! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 I find Limestone flour makes a difference. We haven't had any thin shelled eggs at all since I've been adding it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Same here Egluntine!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Good oh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
