Double Yolks

[llombardo]

So today I decided to give each dog a raw duck egg with their meal. Imagine my surprise when all 7 were double yolkers. All the eggs were different sizes, getting bigger as we go along. I believe these are all the Pekings. I posted before that a soft one was double yolk and I thought it was from her. It could be the khaki, but my gut says the Peking.

They are eating All Flock, oyster shell on the side(which I don't really think they are eating) and every couple days they get a treat. Treats are sometimes dried meal worms, peas, blueberries, watermelon, grapes, dandelions and kale. I usually give the meal worms on their own and on other days everything else gets mixed together for them to eat throughout the day. I'm confudent there is plenty of bugs and stuff in the ground they are getting.

I don't plan on hatching any eggs here, they looked perfect(nice color). I just want to make sure there is no health issue. I'll take the double yolkers, but I need to know if she is ok.

 

[happy duck]

Double yolks should be fine. I have heard about it and it seems to be all good! I am concerned tho....is it ok to give dogs raw eggs...or eggs in general?

 

[llombardo]

Double yolks should be fine. I have heard about it and it seems to be all good! I am concerned tho....is it ok to give dogs raw eggs...or eggs in general?

Yes, it's part of their diet. They eat raw. They usually eat the egg shell too, but I didn't give that to them today. Part of the reason I got ducks and chickens was because how expensive organic eggs were getting and I wasn't trusting sources.

 

[happy duck]

Yes, it's part of their diet. They eat raw. They usually eat the egg shell too, but I didn't give that to them today. Part of the reason I got ducks and chickens was because how expensive organic eggs were getting and I wasn't trusting sources.

That is so cool! I will need to give my dog some eggs!

 

[llombardo]

@happy duck

Eggs are not only a cheap and safe source of raw food for your dog, they are one of the most complete and nutritious meals you can choose!


6 Reasons To Give Your Dog Eggs …
1. Eggs are a complete food source
Eggs are an important source of nutrition for not only many predators, but for the chick living inside it. Inside the egg are all the nutrients necessary to grow a new chicken. Eggs are also one of the most complete sources of amino acids, the building blocks of protein.

2. Eggs are a good source of:

• Vitamin A
• Riboflavin
• Folate
• Vitamin B12
• Iron
• Selenium
• Fatty Acids

3. Egg whites contain enzyme inhibitors
One of the reasons pet owners are warned off eggs is that the whites contain enzyme inhibitors which can interfere with digestion, especially in very young and old animals.

This is true, but it only means that eggs should not be the mainstay of the diet.

It is perfectly safe to feed several eggs a week to the average dog. If you don’t see evidence of digestive upset when feeding eggs to dogs, then he should have no trouble if eggs are a regular part of his diet.

Cooking the egg white could solve this problem but much of the nutrition would be lost so it is best to feed it raw.

4. Egg whites cause Biotin deficiency
Egg whites contain avidin, a Biotin (one of the B vitamins) inhibitor. Biotin is one of the B vitamins and is important for cellular growth, fatty acid metabolism and good skin and coat. Biotin deficiencies are quite rare and it would take an extraordinary amount of eggs to create a deficiency.

Moreover, egg yolks are very high in biotin, so as long as you feed the entire egg, there are few worries. There are other sources of biotin in the diet as well. Liver is a particularly good source.

Once again, cooking the egg white will eliminate the risk but your dog will lose much of the nutritional value. If feeding your dog eggs on a regular basis, simply make sure he gets the whole egg, not just the white.

5. Eggs contain salmonella
Dogs are well equipped to handle the bacteria in raw foods. The health of the hen is also important, so it is best to choose eggs from organic, free-range chickens.

Proper storage and keeping the eggs cool will also go a long way toward keeping the harmful bacteria at a manageable level.

6. Don’t forget the shells
If eggs are fed with the shell on, they are a nearly complete food source for dogs. The shells can also be valuable for dogs who have difficulty eating bones.

Simply dry the shells out and grind them in a clean coffee grinder until they are powdered and sprinkle the powder on your dog’s food.

It’s important to remember that many eggs are sprayed with a chemical to make them look shiny, so it is best to get your eggs from a local organic farmer.

Eggs are cheap, easily obtained and an outstanding source of nutrition for your dog. The overall concensus with raw feeders is that the health benefits of eggs certainly outweigh the risks – and feeding eggs whole, the way nature intended, goes a long ways to counteract harmful imbalances.

Try feeding your dogs a few eggs a week and you’ll see better health, inside and out.

 

[happy duck]

@happy duck

Eggs are not only a cheap and safe source of raw food for your dog, they are one of the most complete and nutritious meals you can choose!


6 Reasons To Give Your Dog Eggs …
1. Eggs are a complete food source
Eggs are an important source of nutrition for not only many predators, but for the chick living inside it. Inside the egg are all the nutrients necessary to grow a new chicken. Eggs are also one of the most complete sources of amino acids, the building blocks of protein.

2. Eggs are a good source of:

• Vitamin A
• Riboflavin
• Folate
• Vitamin B12
• Iron
• Selenium
• Fatty Acids

3. Egg whites contain enzyme inhibitors
One of the reasons pet owners are warned off eggs is that the whites contain enzyme inhibitors which can interfere with digestion, especially in very young and old animals.

This is true, but it only means that eggs should not be the mainstay of the diet.

It is perfectly safe to feed several eggs a week to the average dog. If you don’t see evidence of digestive upset when feeding eggs to dogs, then he should have no trouble if eggs are a regular part of his diet.

Cooking the egg white could solve this problem but much of the nutrition would be lost so it is best to feed it raw.

4. Egg whites cause Biotin deficiency
Egg whites contain avidin, a Biotin (one of the B vitamins) inhibitor. Biotin is one of the B vitamins and is important for cellular growth, fatty acid metabolism and good skin and coat. Biotin deficiencies are quite rare and it would take an extraordinary amount of eggs to create a deficiency.

Moreover, egg yolks are very high in biotin, so as long as you feed the entire egg, there are few worries. There are other sources of biotin in the diet as well. Liver is a particularly good source.

Once again, cooking the egg white will eliminate the risk but your dog will lose much of the nutritional value. If feeding your dog eggs on a regular basis, simply make sure he gets the whole egg, not just the white.

5. Eggs contain salmonella
Dogs are well equipped to handle the bacteria in raw foods. The health of the hen is also important, so it is best to choose eggs from organic, free-range chickens.

Proper storage and keeping the eggs cool will also go a long way toward keeping the harmful bacteria at a manageable level.

6. Don’t forget the shells
If eggs are fed with the shell on, they are a nearly complete food source for dogs. The shells can also be valuable for dogs who have difficulty eating bones.

Simply dry the shells out and grind them in a clean coffee grinder until they are powdered and sprinkle the powder on your dog’s food.

It’s important to remember that many eggs are sprayed with a chemical to make them look shiny, so it is best to get your eggs from a local organic farmer.

Eggs are cheap, easily obtained and an outstanding source of nutrition for your dog. The overall concensus with raw feeders is that the health benefits of eggs certainly outweigh the risks – and feeding eggs whole, the way nature intended, goes a long ways to counteract harmful imbalances.

Try feeding your dogs a few eggs a week and you’ll see better health, inside and out.

That is so cool!!! I don't want to turn this into a dog thread, but do you know if it will help with heart worms in a dog? Our dog has them and we need to find a better option then treatment.

 

[annageckos]

That is so cool! I will need to give my dog some eggs!

I also raw feed. But a bit of a warning, go slowly with raw eggs. They can give some dogs the runs until they are use to it. I always start out feeding a bony meal with raw eggs, that helps to keep things firm. But my dogs, cats and ferrets always loved raw eggs. I had a German Shepherd who was super gentle with her eggs and would carry them around for a good 20 minutes before carefully cracking them open. My basset hound would roll them around with his nose.

 

[happy duck]

I also raw feed. But a bit of a warning, go slowly with raw eggs. They can give some dogs the runs until they are use to it. I always start out feeding a bony meal with raw eggs, that helps to keep things firm. But my dogs, cats and ferrets always loved raw eggs. I had a German Shepherd who was super gentle with her eggs and would carry them around for a good 20 minutes before carefully cracking them open. My basset hound would roll them around with his nose.

Cute!

 

[llombardo]

I love talking about dogs as much as chickens..lol

The above is true with eggs. Some dogs will get gas from hard boiled but are good with scrambled or raw. Depends on the dog

Heartworm is hard on dogs. It depends on how advanced, age of dog, general health of dog. I prefer less poison, less vaccines, but that heartworm scares me. I worked as a vet tech for many years, so I've seen lots of stuff. I'm a firm believer in keeping them and treating them from the inside out. Keep the immune system strong.

Here is a good read for heartworm.

https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/5-natural-heartworm-treatment-alternatives/

 

[llombardo]

I thought about giving to my cats, but not sure. I couldn't get them to eat raw anything. Silly cats.