Oversized eggs... Good or Bad

[birdwrangler057]

Hello BYC,
I was recently told that it was harmful when my BR's and RIR's laid oversized eggs. Is this true, and what should I do to to get them laying normally? If this is helpful, they lay an abnormal egg about every other day. Thanks

 

[FlyWheel]

How "abnormally oversized" are they? If the hen is passing them without any trouble I personally would consider that a good thing.

 

[birdwrangler057]

I'm pretty sure they pass them easily, the eggs are about the size of a normal egg plus a half.

 

[5acresandadream]

I don't think that sounds like a problem. It sounds more like you are just getting some nice jumbo eggs. Unless your hen is having trouble actually passing them then I don't see a problem.

 

[birdwrangler057]

OK then, I can assuredly eat my "mega" eggs without worrying about the hen's health now.

I did get a double yolker once, it was the size of three eggs. (only happened once, not on regular basis)

 

[aart]

How old are your birds laying the 'oversized eggs'...... and what breed?
How long have they been laying?
Weighing and/or taking a pic with a quarter or dollar bill will help us see 'how' big.

 

[birdwrangler057]

How old are your birds laying the 'oversized eggs'...... and what breed?
How long have they been laying?
Weighing and/or taking a pic with a quarter or dollar bill will help us see 'how' big.

-They are Rhode Island Red's, and Barred Rocks.
-They have been laying for almost 3 years, and are 31/2 years old.
- Here is a picture of one larger egg with an average "large brown egg"...


Thanks, hope it helps

 

[Isaac 0]

As long as she can lay with ease i think she will be fine.Just make sure to have Oyster shells available.To prevent her from getting Egg bound.