Girly Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Hi Everyone. Wondering how to help my Emerald hen, Hetty. She normally lays blue eggs but hasn’t laid ‘proper’ eggs for at least 8 weeks now. However, she lays soft shell eggs every so often. when I first got her in September 2020 and she started laying she did produce a few soft shell eggs, then lovely blue eggs. She is a bit broody and loves to sit in the coop on the eggs of her sisters. She never objects to being moved. She is a bit of a loner but is such a loving bird. She does not appear to be ill, everything seems normal. I have tried feeding separately and with extra protein etc but am wondering whether I should take to a vet to make sure she’s ok. What do others think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 I had one who kept laying softies for a while then she just started to lay eggs with a proper shell, all be it a quite thin one. I kept mine on the poultry tonic for a week or so. I would keep an eye on her for now, as you say, she doesn't seem unwell, perhaps she might lay better eggs again once spring comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girly Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 I will do. Thank you Luvachicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 They'll start to moult and stop laying for winter around this time of year which may another reason why too. I use Nettex Vit boost + in their water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girly Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 Thank you Lewis. I’m just a bit concerned about the soft shell eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...