Double Yolk Eggs

[Gobbler]

We have about 33 chickens of various breeds that started laying (finally) on Jan 1st. We are up to 19 eggs on some days. We seem to get quite a few eggs that have double yolks, even some of the really small ones. While I remember when I was a kid, my Grandfather loved to get them (2X yolks) I was wondering if some breeds are more prone to them or will they "grow" out of it. Just curious.

GOBBLE, GOBBLE

 

[Pinenot]

A lot of your production birds will lay double yolkers for a few weeks, when they first start laying. RIR, Barred Rocks....the ones you buy from hatcheries.

 

[airmom1c05]

I was told by the owner of Dixiebirds.com that the Ameraucana pullet he gave me for free should lay plenty of double-yolked blue-green eggs. She still has to age about seven weeks before laying age however, so I can't verify this info until then.

 

[SillyChick]

Good for you!

My favorite part of an egg is the yolk! I wish my RIR's would give me a double-yolk........ Glad to hear that they are laying! Enjoy!