Is this normal? Is there something wrong with her?

[dandydoodle]

One of my young EEs laid her first egg today. It was really soft almost rubbery. Is this normal will it get harder or is there something wrong with her. I have other chickens and I haven't experienced this before. Your opinions are really appreciated.

Michelle

 

[chicmom]

Hi Michelle!

Not to worry! Eggs like this are called shell-less eggs. That membrane that is under the shell is there, but the hard outer shell is missing. If you're feeding a good layer food, she should be fine. You can put a dish of crushed oyster shell out for your hens to eat. She may need a bit more calcium in her diet.

I've seen several of those shell-less eggs since I've been keeping chickens. It doesn't mean she is sick. That just happens with newly laying hens sometimes.

Sharon

 

[dandydoodle]

Thank you.

 

[NovaAman]

Aren't they they weirdest? lol

My sister used to work for Hamilton Egg here in MI, and they used to have contests to see who could peel a raw egg and leave the membrane intact. LOL. She said she never managed to do it, but some of the people there had.

 

[dandydoodle]

Yes they are very weird. One of my hens grabbed it and took off and all the others chased her. They were excited they thought it was a great treat. I guess that is kind of gross but, I didn't want to touch it and they beat me to it.

 

[chicmom]

Grab those eggs up real quick, because you don't want your hens to get a taste for eggs.....They you'll have egg eaters.....