Does egg size change?

[cackilacky]

My SLW just started laying and her eggs are teeny! I looked up the breed and they are supposed to lay large eggs. Is it possible that her eggs will get bigger or maybe it's an individual thing? Thanks!

 

[LilRalphieRoosmama]

Yes, they often start out smaller and increase in size as they get older. Be prepared for huge double-yolkers when they first get going too!

 

[PunkinPeep]

Oh yeah. They're cute and little now, but they get nice and big and fat after a bit. No worries.

 

[cackilacky]

Cool. Thanks for the good news, PunkinPeep and LilRalphieRoosmama!

 

[Happy Chooks]

Yup, they get bigger. And I have proof.

The egg in the middle is my BR egg after she molted. Her eggs were about the size of the lower left egg before molt. Top left is light brahma, top right is my EE (it's hard to get a picture that shows green eggs well), bottom right is my buttercup, and bottom left is my RIR.

 

[cackilacky]

I like your egg basket! Nice pic.