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Barnacle egg!

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Hello. I have been keeping my two 'secondhand' chickens for a few months now and been getting along quite well. (They are 3 years old this summer). One isn't such a good layer and does occasionally lay a brittle shelled egg, although has access to oyster shell and crushed egg shell in their porridge. Anyway her last 2 eggs have been rough and covered with what I can only describe as barnacles on the outside of the shell. Must have been pretty uncomfortable! Is this due to calcuim deficiency? Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

Thank you

 

Janine :D

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It is generally considered to be due to calcium deficiency.

 

Why not try her with a bit of Limestone flour. (Available at horsey type shops and on Ebay). It is pure calcium carbonate and very readily absorbed.

 

There are also Calcium supplements available with Vit D such as Zolcal or DavinovaC

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