As always I found your question very intriguing, I found the below link and I hope it helps. They did say it's a hard habit to break once they start.
http://blog.mcmurrayhatchery.com/2015/07/08/why-do-chickens-eat-their-own-eggs/
As always I found your question very intriguing, I found the below link and I hope it helps. They did say it's a hard habit to break once they start.
http://blog.mcmurrayhatchery.com/2015/07/08/why-do-chickens-eat-their-own-eggs/
Yes, chickens will eat their own eggs. When I raised chickens, I often would break a couple that were cracked or small on the floor for them....I also took this as a sign that they needed some oyster shell in their scratch feed!
You need a big Rooster to come in and take care of business ! LOL
Take the eggs away as soon as possible and try to get another chicken to 'foster them'
My husband was brought up on a farm and he said they do that.
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