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[Shelley]

I let my three girls out yesterday morning and one plopped out a shell-less egg right at my feet. I then looked in the nesting box and found another one in there. Not a sign of any shell - almost frying pan ready. Not sure if it's one or two girls responsible, but do I have a problem?

[Olly]

It's only a problem if you're relying on the eggs! I don't know how old your girls are, but this is not uncommon in hens at the beginning or end of their laying career, it can happen while they are moulting as well. There are a few things you could add to their feed - limestone flour, or you can bake eggshells if you have any, crunch them up and mix into their pellets - either of these will help to boost their calcium intake. It may just indicate that they are slowing down for winter, and will stop laying altogether for a few weeks.