Featured
Pet
Chi lli
Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Sex: Female
Age:
2 years old
Favourite Toy: Her rope,
squeaky toys & the trampoline
Favourite Treat: Bananas
Loves: Cuddles + more cuddles!
Loathes: Cold baths
Tricks/Talents: Can snort along
to "Old Macdonald had a Farm"
& can dress up as almost any-
thing! She can also hi-five you
Why are my chicken's eggs soft?
By soft, presumably you mean that the egg shells
are soft, thin or just have a membrane type outer.
If it is just a once off or occasional occurrence
it is most likely nothing to be concerned with,
however if it does continue I advise contacting
your veterinarian.
The most common cause of soft-shelled eggs is
to do with an inadequate diet. Make sure that
your chickens are receiving enough calcium and
Vitamin D3 in their diet. Most commercial feeds
are well balanced and you can offer your chickens
a variety of kitchen scraps like vegetables that
are high in calcium and vitamins to help boost
their intake. The addition of grit to their feed
my also help for strong egg shell formation.
A shock or stress can also cause hens to lay soft
eggs, however this is usually just for one or two
days and then things go back to normal.
Other causes of soft shelled eggs can include
diseases such as Newcastle Disease (must be
reported to the authorities) bronchitis or other
viral diseases. If you suspect that illness or
disease may be the cause please contact your
vet immediately.
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