Hello to all

[Marg Farr]

Hello,
We have had our girls for 4 years now, we started with 4 but we only two of our girls left. Two passed away a few months again, close in date to each other.
I would like to ask a question about our girls eggs now, as they have gotten older we only get a egg or two every few days. But when I go to use some in the last week the whites are very congealed, was wondering if anyone knows what could cause this.
Thanks in advance for any advice given Marg

 

[N F C]

Hi Marg, do you have a picture of the eggs?

Thanks for joining us!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Marg, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Lovely Lettie]

Welcome from me and Lettie!!

 

[Callender Girl]

It's normal for aging hens to slow down production, but the congealed whites are puzzling to me. The only time I've had anything close is when it's really frigid (hello, Iowa winters) and the eggs have gotten extremely cold. Don't know if that would apply in your case.

There are a lot of knowledgeable folks in this group, and I hope one of them offers better information.

In any case, welcome to BYC; we're happy to have you join us!

 

[416bigbore]

Hello Marg and welcome to BYC. You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of, with many knowledgeable members who are willing to help you along your journey with any questions you may have. Enjoy

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC.

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC! nice to meet you.

 

[Isadora]

Hello Marg and welcome to BYC! I don't know what happened with your eggs. That certainly sounds very odd. Have you checked out our egg laying section?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/chicken-behaviors-and-egglaying.18/

I'm so glad you decided to join our friendly and helpful community.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!