Is this an embryo?

[LauraElise]

The part on the right is also the soft membrane that this “egg” had instead of a shell. It was one of those small blop kind rather than a full sized egg. This was in it. We only have hens and we know of no neighbors that also keep chickens...so, what is going on here?

 

[FarmerGirl101]

@casportpony

 

[HuskerHens18]

I don't think so, when I've broken eggs with various aged embryos inside it's been heartbreakingly obvious, such as a beating heart, eyes, beak, and feet.
How old was the chicken that laid this egg? What's it being fed? Do all your chickens act normal?

ETA: I don't see veins either, so I am positive this is not an embryo.

 

[casportpony]

I think your hen might have a reproductive tract infection. Is a vet an option?

 

[aart]

Nah, not an embryo.....but very strange, don't think I've ever seen one like this.
How old is bird that laid it?

Oh and, Welcome to BYC!

 

[LauraElise]

Nah, not an embryo.....but very strange, don't think I've ever seen one like this.
How old is bird that laid it?

Oh and, Welcome to BYC!

 

[LauraElise]

Thank you. My chickens are all around 2 1/2 years old. Rhode Island Reds.

 

[LauraElise]

Nah, not an embryo.....but very strange, don't think I've ever seen one like this.
How old is bird that laid it?

Oh and, Welcome to BYC!

I think your hen might have a reproductive tract infection. Is a vet an option?

 

[LauraElise]

So you are thinking not just a “one off” thing then?

 

[LauraElise]

I don't think so, when I've broken eggs with various aged embryos inside it's been heartbreakingly obvious, such as a beating heart, eyes, beak, and feet.
How old was the chicken that laid this egg? What's it being fed? Do all your chickens act normal?

ETA: I don't see veins either, so I am positive this is not an embryo.

Organic layer feed with a bit of oyster shell added, plus lots of free range time on a no chemicals property. My Rhodie’s are all about 2 1/2.