Single hen

[jsbates65]

Rosemary had a shell-less egg where she typically roosts. . .i saw that she had the shell material sort of hanging out. I cleaned her up.

She hasn't been laying the last several days, but it's still cold so that's fine. Today she had another shell-less egg.

 

What is going on? She seems totally fine besides. . .any tips? or is this just something that happens sometimes?

 

Also they are both moulting for the first time (that I noticed) and they are both right at 2 years old. Any tips on anything special I should feed them, etc during this time??

[Egluntyne]

Extra protein will help them re-feather. Tuna- rinsed, scrambled egg, chick crumbs, organic cat food.....not poultry based. (Defra* disapprove of the latter in the UK).

 

The shell-less eggs will most likely be moult connected, but I wouldn't give extra calcium at the moment as it is not a good idea when they are going out of lay.

 

*Dept for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.