In Hand!

[Lady Fiona]

I went to check for eggs and my Buff laid one in my hand. It was very warm (chicken temperature I would imagine) wet, and soft like a rubber ball. Within seconds the shell began to dry and harden. Such an amazing experience!

 

[cowgirlchicka]

Wow that sounds amazing! Don't think my girls would do that! I opened the nesting box the other day, Mable(one of my speckledy hens) started clucking at me very loudly! I think she was telling me to go away! Your hen is lovely by the way!

 

[aart]

Very warm and wet...yes, it's amazing!
Soft then hardening....um, I don't think so.

 

[BeanHen]

Wow! Sounds like an awesome (if rather gross, lol) experience!!
I've accidentally opened the nestbox lid on my EE, Nugget, just as she's laying a few times -literally "scared" the egg right out of her.

 

[Lady Fiona]

Honestly! It was soft and pliable, then hardened to a normal shell within seconds.

 

[LI chickie]

Very cool!
When I go check them before bed I'll open the nest box so they get used to it, it's their 2nd night in the coop.