This is the first time I've dealt with ongoing blood-smeared eggs. It seems to be one or two of my 1 1/2-year-old Brahmas (I have an idea who it is, but I'm not sure). One has laid probably 5 or more eggs in the last couple weeks or so with a lot of blood on them but the other's eggs aren't as bad.
I am feeding my laying hens a little differently this year than I have in the past and am offering 20% starter crumble AND layer pellets in separate feeders with crushed oyster shell on the side (which they don't seem to eat). They prefer the starter feed and eat the starter way faster than the layer.
They also have really poopy bottoms. I'm thinking that has to do with them eating the sheep feed and getting more treats than usual.
What do you think I should do? Are they not getting enough calcium? TIA
I am feeding my laying hens a little differently this year than I have in the past and am offering 20% starter crumble AND layer pellets in separate feeders with crushed oyster shell on the side (which they don't seem to eat). They prefer the starter feed and eat the starter way faster than the layer.
They also have really poopy bottoms. I'm thinking that has to do with them eating the sheep feed and getting more treats than usual.
What do you think I should do? Are they not getting enough calcium? TIA