One of my hens laid a HUGE egg!

[aart]

I have a hen that consistently lays excessively large eggs. Many are double yolkers. I’d say we probably get one at least every other day. Today’s egg has me concerned however, because it seems to have blood on it. What would be the reason for these large eggs and is it dangerous for her to lay such big ones so often? I am attaching pics to help with your assessment. Thanks in advance!

What breed is she?
How old is she?
How long has she been laying?

High production hybrids can often lay many double yolkers,
as well as larger eggs more frequently as they are bred to do.
Blood on the outside of an egg is not too terribly uncommon,
tiny blood vessel broken between shell gland and vent,
if it happens frequently it would need more careful investigation.

 

[Teacherchick18]

What breed is she?
How old is she?
How long has she been laying?

High production hybrids can often lay many double yolkers,
as well as larger eggs more frequently as they are bred to do.
Blood on the outside of an egg is not too terribly uncommon,
tiny blood vessel broken between shell gland and vent,
if it happens frequently it would need more careful investigation.

We aren’t sure exactly who it is laying the eggs. The options are: Welsummer, RIR, Dominique or Cochin. The 1st 3 are a few years old. The Cochin is about 10 months or so.

 

[aart]

We aren’t sure exactly who it is laying the eggs. The options are: Welsummer, RIR, Dominique or Cochin. The 1st 3 are a few years old. The Cochin is about 10 months or so.

Only 4 birds total?
Probably not the Welsummer.
Guess you'll have to catch her in the act to know.

 

[gocgo]

Odds are it's the Cochin based on the age. She will probably grow out of it in a few weeks as the plumbing normalizes.