Erratic Egg Laying

[ralbis1]

I have a Black Australop, about a year old, who has been a decent but not spectacular layer. This past week she has been producing strange eggs -- two very large and somewhat misshapen eggs, and today a perfect little quail-sized egg. Last weekend she spent time in the garden with me as I turned over the soil and ate a large number of earthworms. Could this have been caused by a sudden spike in animal protein? She is acting fine and looks fine. Thanks!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I don't encourage them to eat earthworms as they can carry roundworm eggs. I don't know if it would cause odd eggs or not.

 

[aart]

I have a Black Australop, about a year old, who has been a decent but not spectacular layer. This past week she has been producing strange eggs -- two very large and somewhat misshapen eggs, and today a perfect little quail-sized egg. Last weekend she spent time in the garden with me as I turned over the soil and ate a large number of earthworms. Could this have been caused by a sudden spike in animal protein? She is acting fine and looks fine. Thanks!

Is it spring or fall where you live?

 

[ralbis1]

Good thing to know, thanks!

 

[ralbis1]

It is spring.

 

[aart]

It is spring.

Did she molt last fall/winter?
If she's just coming back into lay, you can expect some funky eggs.

Oh, missed before that you are new here...so, Welcome to BYC!