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seedling
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One of my chickens laid a soft shelled egg today. It looked like a deflated balloon but the yolk and white which had leaked out looked ok and didnt smell. Should i be worried? :?

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alan refail
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No need to worry. Hens do this occasionally. Might need more oystershell grit - not that I have ever needed it with hens free range. It's usually just the hen's inside bits that have a blip.
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Thanks for reassurance Alan. Today had 3 normal eggs :)

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