Fairy Eggs

[Zeida98]

Hi there,
I have 4 RIRs who are a 14 months old. They have all been steadily laying regular sized eggs since last October. In June we added 4 EE pullets to the flock. The EEs are currently 14 weeks old, but we added them all together (under a very watchful eye) to the flock around 8 weeks.

Everyone has, for the most part, gotten along. The EEs are thriving and the RIRs seem to be doing well - continuing to lay as normal...Until this week.

We have gotten 3 fairy eggs the last 3 days. I think the EEs are way too young to be doing this, so I am thinking it's one of my RIRs. About three weeks ago we got them a new hen house so that might be the cause of the stress - other than that there has been nothing different. - They were all laying just fine up until 3 days ago, so I am not sure the house is the issue either.

Any ideas?

 

[GitaBooks]

That's confusing.

It may be because they are nearing molting or were stressed by a change.

 

[aart]

Lots of space for 8 birds?
Is it hot there?
Do you have multiple waterers so everyone get plenty to drink at all times?
Reduced water intake could effect laying and egg size as eggs are about 75% water.

Stress could be a factor too tho.