Egg with no shell

[Gotalotofpetstoo]

We got our first egg without a shell today. Wondering if this is just a fluke that happens from time to time or if the hen is lacking something? They are free range during the day and have access to 16% crumble as well as oyster shells. It appears to have a yoke inside, so is it safe to eat?

 

[sloanbychoice]

It does happen from time to time, especially in newer layers. Is this from a younger pullet?
Usually they are ok to eat, or so I’ve heard. I haven’t eaten one, because I fear that without a protective membrane, the egg would only be good for a short time.

 

[Gotalotofpetstoo]

It does happen from time to time, especially in newer layers. Is this from a younger pullet?
Usually they are ok to eat, or so I’ve heard. I haven’t eaten one, because I fear that without a protective membrane, the egg would only be good for a short time.

They've all been laying about a year, except we have 2 older girls, about 9 yrs old, that still occasionally lay. Could stress cause this? They just lost their rooster a few days ago and 2 more of the older girls (killed by a neighbor's dog).