marble sized egg

[orangeyolklover]

I have a minor a that is having problems laying. She layer a marble sized egg with no yolk. Does anyone know what the problem could be?

 

[orangeyolklover]

Minorca!

 

[MeepBeep]

It's called a 'fart egg' or 'fairy egg' and it happens sometimes especially with new layers...

 

[trailrider330]

Welcome to the BYC flock! We are glad you joined us!

Check out this article. If you go down to number 14 it mentions fart/fairy eggs: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/common-egg-quality-problems

 

[orangeyolklover]

Thank you trailrider330 & MeepBeep for your help. She is a young layer. I'm hoping that we are able to get some good eggs from her soon.

 

[drumstick diva]

Is she getting layer feed ,with crushed oyster shell in a separate container for her to eat at will?

 

[orangeyolklover]

Yes, they all are. I have 6 other hens and they are all laying beautiful eggs.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Welcome to the wonderful world of odd eggs -- as explained above, what you have is a fairly common thing and is called a fairy egg, fart egg, wind egg, etc. It's nothing to be concerned about or anything that requires "fixing". Give your girl some time and her reproductive system will get things all figured out and synced up so that she is producing the eggs you are waiting for.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[orangeyolklover]

Thank you! I was a little concerned.