Oct 2, 2014 #1 claireree Chirping 9 Years Jul 9, 2010 115 0 99 Can someone help, collected eggs and one was a very small one, when I cracked it open this was inside, any ideas what it is, it didnt look good
Can someone help, collected eggs and one was a very small one, when I cracked it open this was inside, any ideas what it is, it didnt look good
Oct 2, 2014 #2 Kelsie2290 Free Ranging Premium Feather Member 9 Years Feb 18, 2011 36,684 5,014 586 Ohio Looks like it might be what they call a lash or lash egg, Sometimes they come with an egg, sometimes they are just "laid" alone. They seem to think it is part of the lining of the hens reproductive system, often seems to happen with hens that are internal laying also. Old BYC thread on them and some links with other pics. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/473989/weird-egg-weird-clump-lash-graphic-pics http://www.pocketfarm.co.uk/an-egg-of-any-shape/ http://thehappyhens.wordpress.com/2013/06/12/lash-eggs-thank-goodness-theyre-rare/
Looks like it might be what they call a lash or lash egg, Sometimes they come with an egg, sometimes they are just "laid" alone. They seem to think it is part of the lining of the hens reproductive system, often seems to happen with hens that are internal laying also. Old BYC thread on them and some links with other pics. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/473989/weird-egg-weird-clump-lash-graphic-pics http://www.pocketfarm.co.uk/an-egg-of-any-shape/ http://thehappyhens.wordpress.com/2013/06/12/lash-eggs-thank-goodness-theyre-rare/