Egg shape changing

[duckduckgoose71]

Hi, I’ve looked online for awhile but have never seen a good explanation. Is there any explanation for why a chicken or ducks eggs might suddenly tend towards long and pointy. I’m more noticing it with my 1 yo ducks but I’ve also seen it happen with my 2yo Buff Brahma. Could it be a nutritional deficiency? Wondering if anyone has a theory! Thanks.

 

[-Isla June-]

Hi! Eggs can change in shape overtime because of the chickens stress. Have you changed food recently or added new things to the coop? Is there a run where the chickens can run outside? and is she possibly overcrowded? Sometimes during old, or young age the chickens egg shape and size may change. I will do some more research and get back to you shortly if I find anything else out. They are, however edible and the same type of egg you were eating before.

 

[duckduckgoose71]

Hi! Eggs can change in shape overtime because of the chickens stress

Stress sound very possible! We’ve been treating three of the hens for bumble foot every evening for almost 3 weeks now. I think it’s stressful on everyone but it’s possible that my three patient are the girls laying the pointy, tall eggs. Thank you.

 

[-Isla June-]

Stress sound very possible! We’ve been treating three of the hens for bumble foot every evening for almost 3 weeks now. I think it’s stressful on everyone but it’s possible that my three patient are the girls laying the pointy, tall eggs. Thank you.

Yes, small things cause stress! Of course, I hope this helped a little!

 

[duckduckgoose71]

Yes, I appreciate it! It seems so obvious now but I hadn’t put it together.