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RockyG
Farmgirl at Heart

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Racquel
West Richland Wa
USA
2 Posts
Posted - Apr 20 2017 :  6:58:36 PM  Show Profile
Hello!
I think we have an egg eater hen. Any advice on what I can do to change her ways?
Thank you!

hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl

3162 Posts

Shannon
Rozet Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts
Posted - Apr 20 2017 :  8:25:19 PM  Show Profile
I've heard two lines of thoughts on this... the first is to put wooden eggs in there... and make sure you get your eggs frequently. The other thought is to cull her. Hope you figure out what is best for you <3

~ Shannon, Sister # 5349
Farmgirl of the Month - January 2016
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

6693 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
6693 Posts
Posted - Apr 21 2017 :  2:39:46 PM  Show Profile
I'm so sorry Racquel. Wish I could be of some help. I hope you can get it figured out.

Krista
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RockyG
Farmgirl at Heart

2 Posts

Racquel
West Richland Wa
USA
2 Posts
Posted - Apr 21 2017 :  3:30:23 PM  Show Profile
Oh I forgot about the wooden egg trick! I am going to try that. Thank you!
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firecatinc
True Blue Farmgirl

1252 Posts

Lenora
Fulks Run VA
USA
1252 Posts
Posted - Apr 21 2017 :  8:15:37 PM  Show Profile
Just be sure to keep the eggs gathered as often as possible to keep temptation away from her.

Nora
Farmgirl Sister #7131
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2017
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OregonGal
True Blue Farmgirl

511 Posts

Chris
No. IL
USA
511 Posts
Posted - Apr 22 2017 :  8:21:55 PM  Show Profile
She may be needing more calcium in her diet. At peak laying time of the year she may be low. Just a thought.
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl

9242 Posts

Denise
Beavercreek Ohio
USA
9242 Posts
Posted - Apr 23 2017 :  6:46:37 PM  Show Profile
We always add calcium to the feed when this happens. Seems to be what is lacking for them.

~Denise~
Farmgirl Sister #43

"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105

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