Hello,
I am new to BYC.
These are my first two chickens. I have one Plymouth Rock and one Orpington. They just started laying eggs on the first of January and are around 8 - 9 months old. The Orpington is fairly regular now laying nearly every other day. The Plymouth Rock however has been having issues. I have found several eggs without a shell in the coop. One was found yesterday with a tail on it!!! Below is an image of the egg.
I read this may happen when they start to lay but have not heard of too many cases with a tail. Should I be concerned or do anything to prevent this?
There have been different colored eggs with shells in the coop so I know she is capable.
Thanks,
Rob
I am new to BYC.
These are my first two chickens. I have one Plymouth Rock and one Orpington. They just started laying eggs on the first of January and are around 8 - 9 months old. The Orpington is fairly regular now laying nearly every other day. The Plymouth Rock however has been having issues. I have found several eggs without a shell in the coop. One was found yesterday with a tail on it!!! Below is an image of the egg.

I read this may happen when they start to lay but have not heard of too many cases with a tail. Should I be concerned or do anything to prevent this?
There have been different colored eggs with shells in the coop so I know she is capable.

Thanks,
Rob