I don't know about chickens, but in other animals, it generally means: ear parasites, ear infection, or brain tumour.
I am sorry I can't be more helpful. But maybe that can give you something to go on? If you have a farm vet near you, he/she may be willing to take a look for a reasonable price.
Thanks, everyone!
He does know that the inside of the eggs is the same, he just thinks that blue/green eggs are creepy. I'm sure I'll eventually get him eating them, but I don't want to traumatize him. He's excited about the prospect of keeping chickens with me, and I want to keep him that...
sumi: I want an Ameraucana. I was going to get two, but my boyfriend is uncomfortable with blue eggs, so I'm probably going to get a Black Sex Link, just because they are easily available in my area.
And thanks! :)
P.S. Actually, after looking at the breed reviews you gave me, I think I...
I'm new here. I grew up with chickens. I haven't had any for a while because I have been living in apartments where it was illegal. But now that I have a back yard in Tampa, I'm planning to get 2 hens (it's legal, the law changed about a month ago).