v2002brown Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 what has gone wrong i have had a week of soft shells 2 a day for a week, things were going so well 1 lovely large egg a day. Double yokers a week now today ive had a egg which has been pecked at any advice im feeding them pellets they have access to oyster grit i give them treats in the afternoons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 They are still quite young, looking at your signature, so it is not unusual for there to be a few blips as they get the hang of laying. Try Limestone Flour (Calcium carbonate powder) and stir a couple of teaspoons full into their pellets. It works wonders. You can get it from Equestrian shops, or from Ebay (usually sold for tortoises). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v2002brown Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 Ive just brought some off ebay thanks for that! how long should it take to work do u think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 I think it depends on each hen. I would say up to a week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v2002brown Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 thats great thanks for that! oh sorry forgot to ask do i put the flour in daily? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 I would say yes whilst you are having the dodgy eggs, and then when things improve, a couple of times a week should be enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v2002brown Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 will do, lets hope it arrives soon so i can start getting my eggs you sure do miss them when the basket is empy dont ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 You do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
