Poultry Feeding and Nutrition
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Why causes soft egg shells in poultry
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Lack of calcium and phosphorus.
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Ca & P Defficiency
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Parasites like roundworms or capillaria worms can damage intestinal walls, which can reduce nutrient absorption and lead to soft eggs.
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Temperatures that are too high or too low can affect eggshell quality. When it’s too hot, chickens have a harder time dissipating heat, which can reduce their feed intake and lead to soft eggs. When it’s too cold, chickens also have a reduced feed intake, which can lead to thinner eggshells.
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Stress can cause chickens to divert calcium to other organs, leaving less for egg production. Stress can be caused by environmental factors like overcrowding, predator attacks, or loud noises
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Vitamin D helps chickens absorb calcium, so a lack of it can also lead to soft eggs. You can help by providing your chickens with natural sunlight or a balanced feed with enough vitamin D.
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Calcium is a key component of eggshells, and a lack of it can cause chickens to lay soft eggs. Chickens may also remove calcium from their bones to make up for the deficiency. To help, you can provide your chickens with shell grit or liquid calcium in their water.
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Soft egg shells in poultry are primarily caused by a <mark>deficiency of calcium in the hen’s diet</mark>, which is crucial for shell formation in the shell gland; other contributing factors include inadequate vitamin D absorption (necessary for calcium utilization), stress, environmental changes, age of the hen, and potential infections in the shell gland or diseases like infectious bronchitis.
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Soft eggshells in poultry are often caused by nutritional deficiencies, environmental stress, or health issues. Key factors include:
1. Calcium Deficiency
Calcium is essential for shell formation. Inadequate calcium intake or poor absorption can lead to weak shells.
Ensure feed contains enough calcium (e.g., through crushed limestone or oyster shells).
2. Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D helps in calcium absorption. A deficiency may result in poor shell quality
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Ensure have access to a calcium source like oyster shell grit or add calcium supplements to hens feed.
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Lack of nutrients like phosphorous, selenium, and vitamins D.
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Lack of calcium and phosphorus.
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