ashjc Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 My chicken laid an egg yesterday, whilst on the roosting bars (she wont go in the nest box since I put wood shavings in it instead of straw, even though I have changed it back to straw) The egg was golden yellow but had no shell at all, not even a thin translucent one. Anyone else experienced this?... she had laid a perfect one the day before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 yes, and it's quite normal especially with younger hens who are just coming into lay. If it's a persistent problem then you can try adding supplements to their feed, but if it's a one-off I wouldn't worry. I would clear it up quickly though if you see it happen again, as the hens will eat it, it won't do them any harm but they may get a taste for their own eggs then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashjc Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 Cheers Olly, yes I cleaned it out straight away last night when I got home from work... didnt want her getting a taste for it... gutted though as it was golden yellow like we have not had from them before... must be the increased free ranging time we are giving them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
