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welcome to our channel where we dive
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into the world of backyard chickens and
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egg excellent advice today we're
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addressing a common conundrum that many
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chicken keepers face solving common egg
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laying problems like soft shells no eggs
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and more let's start with soft shells
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what causes them well it's often due to
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either too much or too little calcium in
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the diet of your hens if the calcium
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levels are too low the shells can become
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weak and soft on the other hand if the
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levels are too high the eggs can become
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overenccased leading to soft shells so
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how do you solve this problem first
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ensure that your hens have access to a
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balanced layer feed that contains
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adequate amounts of calcium you can also
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supplement their diet with crushed
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oyster shells or dark leafy greens like
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kale or spinach now let's move on to the
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next common issue no eggs at all this
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can be caused by several factors
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including stress inadequate lighting and
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reproductive health problems check if
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as most breeds require around 14 hours
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of daylight per day you should also
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consider providing a stress-free
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environment by ensuring they have plenty
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of space to roam and engage in natural
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behaviors if you suspect that there's an
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underlying reproductive issue it's best
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to consult with a veterinarian who
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specializes in poultry care they can
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perform health checks and provide
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guidance on how to address any potential
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problems moving on to another common
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problem for example GS that are too
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small or irregularly shaped this can be
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caused by inadequate nutrition poor
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genetics or even environmental factors
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like temperature fluctuations to solve
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this issue make sure your hens have
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access to a balanced diet that includes
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protein richch foods like meal worms and
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seeds you can also try providing a
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different type of bedding material such
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as pine shavings or straw which may help
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reduce stress and promote better egg
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production finally let's talk about eggs
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that are tea oo large this can be caused
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by overnutrition especially if you're
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feeding your hens too much protein to
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prevent this make sure to limit the
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amount of high protein foods in their
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diet in conclusion solving common egg
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laying problems requires attention to
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detail and a bit of patience by
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understanding what causes these issues
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and taking steps to address them you can
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promote healthy egg production in your
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backyard flock remember every hen is
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different so it's essential to monitor
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their individual needs and adjust your
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care accordingly that's all for today
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folks if you have any questions or
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concerns about solving common egg laying
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problems please leave a comment below
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