I have 2 hens around 30 wks old that have been laying on and off for a few weeks now. I also have 3 pullets that are around 16 weeks, and I haven't had any eggs from them yet. Well, today when I checked the nest box, I noticed something strange on the floor of the coop. Turns out it was a small soft-shelled egg that was only about an inch long. It was broken and didn't have a yolk. I don't know if it was laid without one, or if a chicken pecked it out and left the rest of the egg. The shell was strange too. Reminded me of a reptile egg shell, but maybe less tough.
So, I'm wondering what you guys think. Was it from one of my young hens who've been laying for a while....eggs in a solid medium size range? Or is it like a practice egg from one of the 16 week old pullets? The pullets are Dutch Bantam/RIR cross. I'm really hoping that the young pullets will begin laying soon and make it a habit before winter. (I know, it's barely Autumn, but I'm in Germany, and the days get short fast.)
So, I'm wondering what you guys think. Was it from one of my young hens who've been laying for a while....eggs in a solid medium size range? Or is it like a practice egg from one of the 16 week old pullets? The pullets are Dutch Bantam/RIR cross. I'm really hoping that the young pullets will begin laying soon and make it a habit before winter. (I know, it's barely Autumn, but I'm in Germany, and the days get short fast.)
