Newbie looking for some help im kinda worried

[ctinahara]

Hi all!!!
I'm new to having chickens. my other half has some experience but not enough to help with my question. I have been having some issues with my chickens. they were laying perfect before we got them, for a few days after we got them and then it changed. only one was laying then they both stopped then only the one from before and then stopped again and today I have found a weird looking egg. I will attach photos. it had like an ambilical cord and a hole and when I cracked the egg open so much blood. Im worried please tell me this is normal????? I started out feeding scratch which I learned was terrible so I accredited that to the no laying in the first week, but now im.feeding laying feed, oyster shells and grit. I've only had them a little over 2 weeks and all this is happening. I dont want to be doing something wrong unknowingly. thank you for all your help!!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Flock!
It looks like one of your hens has reproductive issues. How old is your flock? I would highly recommend posting your concern with your photos on the Emergency forum.

Good luck! Bear hugs!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
That's certainly not normal. I also would recommend you pay to the ER forum with these pictures.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Pending expert advice, maybe this link may help - http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/common-egg-quality-problems

Good luck

 

[LizzzyJo]

I am not an expert, but from my experience I would say that the eggs they first laid for you were already ‘in the chute’. They stopped due to the normal stress of moving. Also because of the lack of nutrition. This egg - while terrifying- is probably her system trying to start back up again. Watch her behavior closely. Keep her comfortable with ice in her waterer and low stress. Watch her next few eggs and I bet they will be normal. If they aren’t - get back on here and let us know.

 

[featherhead007]

I am not an expert, but from my experience I would say that the eggs they first laid for you were already ‘in the chute’. They stopped due to the normal stress of moving. Also because of the lack of nutrition. This egg - while terrifying- is probably her system trying to start back up again. Watch her behavior closely. Keep her comfortable with ice in her waterer and low stress. Watch her next few eggs and I bet they will be normal. If they aren’t - get back on here and let us know.

 

[featherhead007]

I think you have an alien problem.Kidding!

 

[Justso]

Very weird indeed! It looks like there was a major interruption in the reproductive tract.
It could be from a physical trauma and maybe a one off. Maybe a bigger issue, time will tell. Here's a good article
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/common-egg-quality-problems.65923/

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to BYC. I suggest you follow Justso's advice.

 

[Isaac 0]

Hello, and Welcome to BackYard Chickens! So glad you decided to join! Make yourself at home here.

Have a great day!