No whites....Clear whites

[jrsqlc]

What would cause my pekin to lay an egg with VERY little to no white? there is still a yolk, just little white.
And the white dont cook right. The white isnt even white really, they are cooking clear and like a jelly substance.
Since all duck eggs have been being checked before going into the pan. Cant eat untill we can figure out whats going on.

thanks

 

[katharinad]

This is a wild guess on my end. Perhaps a lack of protein in their feed.

 

[jrsqlc]

i cant really see that as they free range and get layer feed at 16%

 

[katharinad]

No then it is not a lack of protein, since they eat tons of bugs full of protein. Don't know what is causing it. Perhaps just a phase?

 

[duckluv]

If it's their first time laying, then it's probably going to quit.

 

[jrsqlc]

it just started! they were a laying fine and then this came on

 

[duckluv]

Hmmmmmmm...

 

[goosedragon]

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If they are dehydrated at the time the shell is formed you can get jelly like eggs whites. Happens with ducks confined overnight without water. The eggs are formed during the night or early morning and usually layed in the morning after the birds get water to lube the way. Often egg binding can be a co-problem.

 

[jrsqlc]

Quote:
Exactly