Lewis Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Didn't know wether to put it here or in eggs ... Does anyone have problems with weak/thin duck shells? Jemima has been laying for quite a while so its not that she's getting into the swing of it, but the eggs don't crack very well. If you crack them on the side of a bowl the shell cracks and breaks away but the membrane stays there, its really wierd I just use a knife now. They're on layers and mixed corn (same as the chickens) and have tried limestone flour but still the same. Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Our shells are very thick as is the membrane. We just use a knife too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Same here Takes a strong arm to crack a duck egg shell. Very thick shells and thick membranes. When cracking raw the knife is handy but with boiled eggs I use a wee teaspoon to go under the eggshell once I have cracked it all over - works wonders. JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 Thanks both Knife it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
