Problem first egg

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robat70

robat70

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Oct 12, 2012
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We have 4 hens, just 5 months old. Discovered this egg this morning..




and in spite of the obvious problems in the egg we were excited.

Later we found a location in the yard with 9 eggs all well formed green eggs likely from one or both of our EEs. post #5385

I just switched to layer feed a few days ago, so obviously, someone has been laying on the grow feed. They free range getting lots of bugs in the garden, get a mealworms as treats, also yogurt. Have not fed them shells as calcium supplement.

I worry about this malformed egg because it looks like it could be a problem for the hen.
Any suggestions?
 
It looks similar to the first "egg" of one of my chickens. The first one formed without a hard shell. The second egg she laid was perfect. I wouldn't worry about it unless it continues.
 
No need to worry
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Congrats on the eggs!
 
Thanks for the replies. We're excited about this new adventure. We feel somewhat comforted, but will monitor the eggs closely, and will make oyster shell available.
 
Update,
I found a new egg, just now, and was able to identify the hen, one of our EEs. She layed a small brown egg with a well formed shell -- an improvement over the first attempt.

Thanks again.
This is fun....
 

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