I'd be curious to know, also. My chickens are Rhode Island Reds. Only one is laying right now, and the shells on her eggs are like titanium. I don't want this to happen to her eggs, though, so I'd like to know what would cause it.
I had the same question!! I live in Florida and the temps here have been in the upper 80's and 90's. I don't have a rooster, so my eggs aren't fertilized. They won't "hatch", but is there a temperature limit they are NOT safe at, and for how long? My husband was asking me, and I don't have a...
I was talking to "Kelsie2290". Sorry peoples, I don't use social media or post or such, and I thought it would go to each person I was responding to individually! My mistake.
I told my husband we have to ABSOLUTELY go get them some live ones! I can't wait to see their reaction. I have found 3 eggs in the past 4 days and I am thrilled to death! This is great!!!
Thanks for the advice on the link! My mom lives with me and she is 77 years old and has limited mental capacity, plus SEVERE osteoporosis. She has fallen and broken both of her shoulders, one right behind the other, so I haven't been able to visit the sight until now. I am VERY HAPPY to report...
Thanks to all of you for the warm welcome! I think I created a monster, though. Now when I see ads for chicks, pullets, and the like, I want to go buy them! My poor husband just doesn't know what he's done. We have a large garden every spring and fall. We've already planted the red potatoes...