[Jakebob]

Some of our hens appear to be laying eggs with really soft shells. Their eggs used to be brown but now they are a lot paler and really soft shells. Hens have been wormed, they are on layers pellets and also adlib egg shells. Any suggestions?

[devonlad]

It could be dietary but if they're on layers ration it really should contain enough calcium for good shells. We always have extra grit and shell available but to be honest they don't bother with it much. When ours start popping out soft eggs or ones with odd shapes or uneven shells it usually means they're getting on a bit and heading towards end of laying life

[Jakebob]

Thank you, that's exactly what I thought...but wanted to hear other people's opinions/advice.

[nimbusllama]

I agree with everything Devonlad has said... if you can identify the 'culprits' it might be better to cull them before their soft shelled eggs encourage egg eating! Sorry not to have a better solution.