ubereglu Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 (edited) We didn't get to eat it. I wondered why there was shredded newspaper in their run when I went out to feed them this afternoon, and then looked in the eglu. One of the bluebelles had laid an egg in the nextbox with a paper thin shell, obviously stepped back and broke it...they then ate it. So, I've put some more grit in their feeders in the hope they'll lay some more eggs, with thicker shells next time! Edited January 18, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Oh no, what a nuisance. Still, it is a start - can only get better now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Oh dear how disappointing Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 Well, we had another one this morning-which they didn't tread on! It was definitely one of the bluebelles, but I can't yet work out which! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 We had another today-it was laid at lunchtime when Dad was in-so it's Starlet who's been laying eggs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Well done Starlet Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenmb Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Congratulations on the news about Scarlet I've found that when the start laying eggs that the shells can be a bit thin occasionally, probably nothing to worry over. If you can get some Limestone flour next time you are buying feed this helps too. You can also add in a little Cod Liver Oil which helps with the absorption of the calcium (well the vitamin D in it does). You can get this (and the LF) from horsey type shops and its very reasonable. Don't use too much CLO as its not good for them in any quantity and it can make their eggs a bit fishy if you use too much. Just a teaspoon full once a week mixed into their feed would be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 She's fine now. Added grit to their feed...am hoping Muddles will start laying again too as she's crouching for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenmb Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Its looking promising then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 Muddles laid today too! So, for the first time in months I was able to collect 2 eggs from the nestbox! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenmb Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Well done Muddles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 She laid again today too! Very impressive as she's four years old in April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
