Re: [CHICKENS-101] change in egg shell

 

I wouldn't feed it if it smells rancid.  While rancid oil won't kill anyone, it's still unhealthful.  I think composting it is a good idea.  Just because it's "organic" doesn't mean it's good quality, unfortunately.

 

If you can figure out who is laying the sandpapery eggs, I recommend some supportive care, and possibly even a course of antibiotics, just to be sure she isn't fighting an oviduct infection or doesn't have a nutritional deficiency.

 

Maureen and the girls at the
Rowdy Girls Ranch
Marana, AZ

 

In a message dated 1/28/2012 10:23:49 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, johnmalone57@cableone.net writes:

 

HI,

I have four Buff Orpington hens that have been real consistent now at giving an egg each a day (their 7 months old). All of a sudden four days ago we started getting one egg that is light tan in color and the shell is extremely rough, like 60 grit sand paper rough. I have not opened them to check if there is any change in the egg it's self. Should I be concerned ?

The only change I know of is two weeks ago I purchased new feed and scratch at the local feed store. They had organic feed from Ranch-Way Feeds of Fort Collins CO. Honestly, I have not been impressed with the feed. It came in plastic lined paper bags that I transferred to plastic buckets. Every time I take the lid off to scoop some out I think it smells rancid (like my iron Dutch oven if it hasn't been used for months). There is no sign of mold or bugs, it just smells funny. They haven't been impressed with the scratch either. When I toss it out they pick at it a bit and then ignore it. Not like my last bag (which I think was from Purina) that they went after with a vengeance. I'm thinking maybe I should toss this feed into the compost and go for a different brand. Your thoughts?

John, in New Mexico

(first time chicken owner)

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