Flattened egg...pic included

[hockeygirl56]

Well, today I went into the coop and when I collected my eggs, I found 4 normal eggs, and then this one:

<a href="https://www.backyardchickens.com/gallery/image/view/album/6074149/id/5290291/sort/display_order"><img src="https://www.backyardchickens.com/image/id/8076207/width/400/flags/LL"></a>


Not totally sure who it's from - it's too dark to be from my BOs normally, and there were 2 eggs that sure looked like what I get from my Isa's. Don't think it's from my Marans - she's only 2 months old and doesn't have her big girl voice yet. Any ideas as to why it has one flat side? My hubby thought I was handing him a potato at first when I showed him. Just curious - haven't encountered one like this before.

 

[kitkatnoah]

I found what might be an answer to your question at
http://www.thepoultrysite.com/publications/1/egg-quality-handbook/19/flatsided-eggs :

Description​

Eggs are said to be flat-sided when part of the shell is flattened or indented. Often the adjoining part of the shell is wrinkled.

Incidence​

Flat-sided eggs normally make up less than 1% of total production. They are most commonly produced by pullets in early lay and may be the result of double ovulation or being held over an extra day in the shell gland. Incidence can vary with the strain of bird.

Hope this answers your question.

 

[hockeygirl56]

Yes, that is a great website! Thanks for finding it!