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Double yolk Question f

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by 2468Chickensrgr8, Nov 12, 2007.

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  1. Nov 12, 2007 #1
    2468Chickensrgr8

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    Hello I was wondering do certain breeds of Chickens produce double yolk eggs or is it just a lucky"golden egg"Is the chicken usually older or younger when this happens? thanks [​IMG]
     
  2. Nov 13, 2007 #2
    MissPrissy

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    Some hens do lay consistant double yolks but it is rare. Most double yolk producers are young pullets who are just starting up the plumbing for laying.
     

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