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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: egbert on April 27, 2010, 05:36:09 pm

Title: Shell less egg
Post by: egbert on April 27, 2010, 05:36:09 pm

Hi

We had 3 normal eggs today, and one without any shell at all. Yesterday we had 4 normal eggs out of 5 hens.

I am pretty certain its an ex-batt as the 2 Coppers lay smaller eggs. There is grit in the cage, but I remember one of you lovely people said that you put the grit in the food as ex-batts don't know what to do with it on its own. Does this sound about right, or could there be another reason for the lack of shell?

Thanks

Title: Re: Shell less egg
Post by: doganjo on April 27, 2010, 08:32:05 pm

I think it just sometimes happens.  Probably putting grit in their food instead of separately would help if they are not taking it willingly.  I don't put much grit down for mine as they are free ranging quite a lot.