Eggs smelling and tasting of chemicals

[Indiechick19]

Some oil seeds such as safflower or BOSS can give eggs an off-flavor. Their can also be a genetic component on the side of the chickens. And a genetic component on the side of the human consuming the eggs.

Thank you for replying to me and for the info.

We've stopped eating them now as even our young daughters (who we have not mentioned this to) have started to say they don't like the taste. My mother in law made Yorkshire puddings with them for all the family last week and the chemical / saffrony taste was overbearing. We are so confused. Xxx

 

[Lady of McCamley]

Hmmmm...ask the bark company EXACTLY what "nonflammable" agent they apply.
Research that....I agree...that is flame retardants can be very problematic.

Sorry for your issues.
LofMc

 

[centrarchid]

Check you water source. Some plants that are not toxic might promote an off flavor.

 

[Indiechick19]

Hmmmm...ask the bark company EXACTLY what "nonflammable" agent they apply.
Research that....I agree...that is flame retardants can be very problematic.

Sorry for your issues.
LofMc

Thank you. We just feel so worried that we could actually be inadvertently causing them harm. Xxx

 

[Indiechick19]

Check you water source. Some plants that are not toxic might promote an off flavor.

The smell and taste is so pungent...almost bleach like.thank you for replying xxx

 

[hahmmy]

Maybe you should get drastic and haul out the bark and replace with fresh clean wood chips?? If it was treated to make it less flammable chemicals of some type were used.

 

[Indiechick19]

Maybe you should get drastic and haul out the bark and replace with fresh clean wood chips?? If it was treated to make it less flammable chemicals of some type were used.

Maybe you should get drastic and haul out the bark and replace with fresh clean wood chips?? If it was treated to make it less flammable chemicals of some type were used.

Yes I think I agree wit you. Now panicking as just found something online from a vet saying something about a type of spore on the bark that can make them really ill and possibly lead to them dying!

Thank you for replying xxx

 

[Lady of McCamley]

Yes I think I agree wit you. Now panicking as just found something online from a vet saying something about a type of spore on the bark that can make them really ill and possibly lead to them dying!

Thank you for replying xxx

I have used bark chips for many years in rainy, moldy Oregon, and we have never, ever, had a problem.

The kind of spore (I think he is referring to Aspergillis from mold) is generally in the middle of a compost/bark pile that is fresh, let moist, in a pile, in really warm conditions.

Bark that is turned over well doesn't have issues.

I'd be looking at that flame retardant. That could give gasoline like/chemical like smells. It makes the most sense at this point.

LofMc

 

[Indiechick19]

I have used bark chips for many years in rainy, moldy Oregon, and we have never, ever, had a problem.

The kind of spore (I think he is referring to Aspergillis from mold) is generally in the middle of a compost/bark pile that is fresh, let moist, in a pile, in really warm conditions.

Bark that is turned over well doesn't have issues.

I'd be looking at that flame retardant. That could give gasoline like/chemical like smells. It makes the most sense at this point.

LofMc

Thank you - we turn it regular so yes it must be the flame retardant! Such a minefield eek! Xxx

 

[lazy gardener]

I agree that the treated chips may be the cause of the problem. Do they cover your whole yard? If not, for short term, you might make a chicken tractor to contain the girls so they can enjoy your lawn, but be kept away from the chips. I would also remove all of the chips as, IMO, they are toxic. I would not want children having contact with them. I know that root crops have a tendency to absorb toxins from the soil, and are even used to remove toxins from the soil. That's really reassuring when you buy carrots at the store, and they have that bitter, metallic taste! Yet one more reason why I am doing what I am doing (raising as much of my own food as I can).