Suzanne Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Clara my super layer has laid 2 soft eggs, one yesterday and one today. Why do they suddenly do this? She seems perfectly happy otherwise. Should I be worried? Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I wouldn't worry too much about her, I think it's just the strain of laying so many eggs that's meant she hasn't had enough calcium to lay really strong eggs. However I'd advise you to feed your hens some mixed grit/oyster shell if you aren't doing so already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 A bit of limestone flour, available from equestrian shops or as sold for reptiles on ebay will work wonders as it is pure calcium carbnate and easily absorbed. A dessertspoonful added to a grubful of pellets should help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 Many thanks for that. Off to get some limestone flour now ! Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Dippy my super layer does this from time to time too. I feed mine super mixed corn which has quite a high grit content and most of the time they are fine, I think they just get a bit worn out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
