stinky eggs

[srcougar]

I have a variety of chicken breeds and the only one who has stinky eggs is my crested polish. Anyone know why or what is causing it? I've read about a fishy smell and not to eat them, etc.

 

[Raisin_The_Chicken]

hello and welcome!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out. What are you feeding them!

 

[srcougar]

Red Bridge mash layer, Scratch & Peck fermented barley.
They get scraps off & on but are out in open on acre daily.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[srcougar]

Thank you! Glad to be here.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Jenbirdee]

Is there canola meal in her feed ingredients? I read thatIt could be diet related or genetic . Possible something like she can’t digest omega 3’s well.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!

We ferment grain and never smell anything odd. You could try switching feed for one bag's worth to see if that changes anything. Ours is Kalmbach's Flock Maker and these silkies do well on that, with oyster shell and occasional vitamin supplements.

 

[N F C]

Hi, I've never had that issue in a flock, but did find this thread with some possible explanations for what you are experiencing: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/non-omega-3-food-smelly-fishy-eggs.1646911/

It's good to have you here, thanks for joining us.