no shell eggs????

[hubbyho]

Hi all. Thanks for this terrific forum!!!
I went out to the coop today and found an egg with apparently no shell, just a soft, translucent eggs shaped membrane. When I cut it open I first did not think there was any yolk however upon further inspection I believe what should have been the yolk was also clear and of different (firmer) consistancy then the whites. My hens are all about 6-7 months old. At least two are laying consistantly that I know of. The other two I am unsure if they have started.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
Don

 

[Imp]

First off

A shelless egg happens occasionally, espcially with new layers. Nothing to worry about.

Imp

 

[jacyjones]

Agreed - you get them now and again even when your layers are all well established. Make sure they always have oystershell available and let them get on with it!!

 

[hubbyho]

thank you soo much!

 

[houndit]

Quote:
That is basically it.

 

[Lora C]

That's good to know - i had a really weird egg today too. The "shell" was paper thin and rubbery feeling, but it was perfectly formed inside. I dont know how it made it out without popping open. I thought maybe it came from one of my girls that i have yet to receive any egg from. But you're saying it could have been from one of the girls that have been laying for a few weeks now?

 

[jacyjones]

Yeah, I get them even when I have no new girls. Just one of those weird things that happen now and again. I'm sure there is a proper scientific explanation but suffice to say - don't worry!!