balloon eggs ???

[coopersroost]

I have 2 RIR's and 3 BO's. 6 more SLW's but they are younger. My RIR's I believe are laying nice eggs. My BO's are starting to lay now and I've had a few eggs with balloon outsides if you will. Like a balloon instead of a hard shell. I'm guessing this is normal and after the first few the shells should form. Anyone have this happen with new layers?? Thanks in advance.

 

[Chicken Girl1]

My guess is just because she is a new layer. But for the futures here are some reasons why it can happen:

- Immature shell gland (young layer);

- Nutritional deficiency, usually lack of calcium and vitamins E, B12 and D as well as phosphorous and selenium;

- Certain diseases, such as Newcastle disease, infectious bronchitis, avian influenza, egg drop syndrome;

- Exposure to very high temperatures and extremely high or low humidity levels;

- An infestation of internal or external parasites, such as worms, mites or lice;

- Stress prompting the hen to lay an egg prematurely, before the shell is formed;

- Egg laying while molting;

- Exposure to toxins, such as mold, fungi, bacteria.