Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 After posting about Maisie laying for weeks and weeks without a day off, she's now laid 2 shell-less eggs - 2 perfect yolks and 2 scrumpled baggy things . I feel such a bad mummy that I didn't notice - my OH spotted it this morning but they were presumably there for a day or so before . The odd thing is, her eggs are always so hard that you have to really bash them to crack them. I'll give her some crushed baked eggshell in her tea tonight - do you think that'll do the trick? (They all hoover up the mixed grit/oystershell that's available every day.) Here's a picture in case it helps others know what they're looking for (apologies for the copious amounts of poo , the tray was due an empty . Proves the bokashi works, though .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Are you sure it is Maisies? The shell doesn't look green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 No it doesn't does it but the other two laid today and yesterday and she didn't so I'm just assuming it's her. After her marathon run, she had a day off on Sunday, laid 3, then had 2 days off (or softies). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 She'll get back into the swing of things I'm sure. With laying so many for so long maybe she is just a tiny bit low on calcium. Why not give her some limestone flour, it is a very easily absorbed form of calcium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 Thanks Egluntine . She laid a proper shell-less egg today - complete but no hard shell so hopefully she's gearing up to lay normal eggs . Where would I get limestone flour? Is it a supermarket or poultry supplier thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 There are several sellers on eBay selling limestone flour, it is very cheap and most sell it as a 'buy it now' item. I will be investing in a bag of it soon, after reading about it on here. It is mainly sold by tortoise enthusiasts to help with shell development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I get mine from the equestrian suppliers. £4.99 for a huge tub. Lasts ages. Very heavy so I would dread to think what the P&P would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 The postage isn't too bad, here's the seller selling the largest amounts: limestone flour There are sellers offering smaller quantities as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 Thanks Claire, I've just ordered some . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie26pet Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 WERE DO U PUT IT IVE FOLLOWED THE LINK IT BRINGS ME TO A SELLER FOR TORTIOSE IS THIS RIGHT? CAN I GIVE TO MEY HENS WHO HAVENT LAID FOR ME YET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Tortoises have limestone flour too to help with the growth of their shells - thats why it links to a tortoise site - they tend to sell in smaller quantities than if you buy from a horsey type shop. I dont think it would hurt to give to younger girls - especially if they should be coming into lay soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share Posted February 25, 2008 Well, I think she's back on track. An 87g egg today . Largest before this was 63g. Slightly ridgey at the end and the usual torpedo shape but nice and hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 That's good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsCube Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Ive just had the same thing ANH, one of mine laid a softie and I dint even realise. Just found it in the dropping tray. I had been down to only one white egg a day so Im guessing its perdy or dippy, but they have both been behaving like normal and Im back to 2 a day from them. Guess it didnt upset them to much, perhaps Maise and Dippy both have been laying a bit to prolifically for their own good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...