Has anyone ever seen this before?

[Groha1]

I found this in the nest today when I collected eggs - it is a little smaller than a golf ball. I initially thought it was a shelled yoke but it wasn't.

I have five hens - 3 are two years old and the other 2 are 1 years old. I don't have a rooster.

 

[LeafBlade12345]

I found this in the nest today when I collected eggs - it is a little smaller than a golf ball. I initially thought it was a shelled yoke but it wasn't.

I have five hens - 3 are two years old and the other 2 are 1 years old. I don't have a rooster.

Looks like a lash egg, but could be a shed ovary or part of the intestinal track. Don't worry, it happens sometimes. Just keep an eye out for more.

Regards,
Leaf

 

[Eggcessive]

Yes, it is a lash egg (solidifid pus) which is common with chickens having salpingitis or inflammation of the oviduct. Here is a good thread about it:
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2014/12/salpingitis-lash-eggs-in-backyard.html
http://www.thepoultrysite.com/diseaseinfo/134/salpingitis/
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/637090/my-first-lash-egg-experience