I didn't realize chickens laid so many HUGE double yolkers. Do you get excited when you see double yolkers in the nest? I think they are pretty cool. A 2 for 1 deal.
No, actually. I can hear the hen in the nesting box and if she grunts, quietly moans and gently squeals, I suspect I'll be collecting a double. I have no proof for my concerns, but I worry about prolapse. I also think it must be hard on them to push those out. Sometimes I wince. Some of them are simply gargantuan and scary they are so big.
My chickens just started laying so the eggs are still quite small. When they lay double yolkers, the egg size is "normal." So right now I guess I don't have a problem.
I agree about feeling bad for the chicken. We had a 3.5oz double and we've had many others in the short time our girls have been laying. I just hope for a regular each day and that's good enough for me. Though, doubles are still exciting in the "oh my goodness I can't believe she can do this," kind of way.
