There are many wonders in the world, and if you have been raising chickens for a long time, you may encounter anything. Today we will talk about this uncommon but real phenomenon - chickens eat their own eggs!
If this phenomenon is not common, why does it happen?
The most common theory is that the chickens are undernourished. Of course, some people say that it is pica of chickens.
While it is true that these reasons cannot be ruled out, they boil down to a case-by-case basis.
Clause. 1. Lack of relevant nutrients, especially calcium, salt and other mineral nutrients.
Clause. Second, the lack of drinking water, when the chicken is in a state of water shortage for a long time, it will eat eggs to relieve the symptoms.
Clause. 3. There are many "meat" types in the feed, such as silkworm pupae and insects. Eggs are also meaty, and when chickens eat more "meat" feed, they will become interested in eggs and peck at them.
Clause. Fourth, grinding needs. Especially for the chickens that farmers have raised for a long time, if there is no sand to help digestion, the chickens will eat their eggs out of instinct if they are not digestible in the long run.
Clause. 5. External environmental impacts. As mentioned before, chickens are relatively sensitive creatures, so if the living environment is too crowded or the lights are too bright, etc., the chickens will feel irritable and restless, so they will eat eggs to relieve their emotions.
If the chicken farmer encounters a relevant situation, he can judge the specific cause according to the environment or the mental state and egg production quality of the chicken, and solve it according to the specific reason.
Finally, we also need to remind all chicken farmers that they must regularly observe the behavior and state of the chickens, so that they can solve any abnormalities in time and prevent them effectively.