Bloody Yolk? -no pictures-

[kittykitty30]

I cracked open a rather long egg tonight, expecting a double yolk, but instead a clump of blood came out- no yolk. Upon further investication I found an air sac and a wrinkly bit of shell at the top exterior. What could this be? I know the egg was laid today because I collected last night. It did snow and rain today, could that be a contributer? Also, my flock is sick (we haven't been eating the eggs) and are undergoing treatment (they are getting better and better each day). Again, what is it, and do I need to worry? Please tell me what I need to do to prevent this in the future.

 

[Judy]

There is a good chance what they have will never be cured, even though the symptoms may improve.
Some of the chronic diseases chickens get cause agg problems, al;though it's also true that you can see an occasional odd egg like that in a chicken who will then return to normal egg laying. I don't know whether you know what your flock has (whid usuall requires lab testing,) but here are some links if you'd like to read further.

http://www.vdl.umn.edu/prod/groups/cvm/@pub/@cvm/@vdl/documents/asset/cvm_asset_350829.pdf

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ps044

 

[kittykitty30]

Thank you! I do know that they do not have any diseases- all they have been doing is sneezing, and that's gone away with electrolytes, probiotics, and apple cider vinegar. I will read those links as soon as possible!

 

[Judy]

Sneezing is sometimes not an indication of anything serious, especially if they are inhaling dust particles, etc. It can even be fungal -- see the link below -- especially if thins gave been very moist lately, like wet ground, lost of rain, etc. But it can also be a symprtom of one of the respiratory illnessses.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...try-often-mistaken-for-crd-mycoplasmosis/0_20