Help in identifying what I found in one of my nest box

[xxceejay24xx]

I found this thing inside one of the nest boxes in my coop and have no idea what it is. I have had soft shell eggs before so know what they look like. I work in biology and my gut instinct is that is an ovary but I have never heard of a chicken lying it’s on ovary. I am planning on dissecting it after I have had my dinner as it appears to have a solid mass inside it. All 6 hens look happy and healthy and I do not have a cockerel. If anyone knows what I have in my hands I would greatly appreciate any help identifying what it is.
Thanks
Ceejay

 

[chickenoverlord]

That is under developed egg. What you are seeing is the yolk and the membrane that lines the shell. It was most likely laid by a hen that recently had some stress/trauma, ie has been dropped, chased, an aggressive rooster, or an old or very young hen. Don't worry, the chickens should be fine as long as this isn't a daily occurrence. And believe it or not, it's edible but I wouldn't do it, lol XD. Good luck! And you might want to feed some oyster shell free choice to help prevent this kind of thing, lol.

 

[xxceejay24xx]

Thanks chickenoverlord for that. I have open it up and it does appears to be yolk inside. Thank you again for putting me mind at ease.

 

[realsis]

Wow have you opened it up? Is it egg material inside? I agree with above post and I'd increase her calcium. Best wishes

 

[trippy]

wow that is creepy looking O_O hahaha..good to hear its only an under developed egg.. when you said ovary i put down my food and kept reading in fear...lol

 

[chickenoverlord]

Yeah, it's nothing to worry about, lol. And your welcome. You should have seen my face the first time I found something like that in my nest box, lol XD. I immediately called the ornithological vet, and they calmed me down, lol. Good luck, and remember to give them some oyster shell!