My chicken laid a soft egg. Does she need oyster shells for calcium?

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Chicken who had not begun laying yet discharged a egg and yolk like substance with no shell or membrane. Should I give her oyster shells? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | unneutered

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thanks for posting! This is not uncommon for chickens who are just beginning to lay eggs. They may pass an egg without much a shell a few times before passing an egg with an intact shell. Yes, you may give her free choice oyster shells for added calcium. I hope this helps and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

My chicken laid a soft egg. Does she need oyster shells for calcium?

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