What makes a chicken coop easy to live with?

[JoMonkey]

Hello!

 

We have 3 hens and we got our very first egg on Wednesday

 

None since then, but this morning when I let them out there was half an egg shell that had fallen through the roosting bars. There didn't seem to be any liquid with it, and it definitely just wasn't formed properly. Parts of it kind of trailed off and others parts were very pale and thin.

 

Is this just because they're starting to lay so will take a while to happen properly? Just wanted to check that there isn't anything I'm missing!

 

Thanks

[quickcluck]

Hi Jomonkey..

 

I'm afraid I am very new to this too, it may just be becaue they are getting into the swing of things.... Or you may need to add some limestone flour to their food..

 

Am sure someone wise will be along shortly

[beach chick]

sounds like a softie, they do do these when they are getting started. just as long as they're getting layers food, enough grit etc, it will all sort itself out when they get used to the process!!

[JoMonkey]

Thanks both! It's very reassuring to get responses on here! They're getting plenty of layers and we put some grit in with it once a week - might put some more in just to be sure!!

[mostin]

I have a separate grub with grit and crushed oyster shell available all the time and my girlies just help themselves when they need extra. The grit just helps them grind up the food, you need limestone flour or oyster shell for extra calcium but I am sure yours aren't deficient they are just warming up.