Strange Duck Egg

[countryladyNH]

What's inside when you open it?

We have not cracked it open. Looks like a perfectly good egg. We do not have any male ducks. This duck is not a brand new layer.

 

[Miss Lydia]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/common-egg-quality-problems.65923/

 

[countryladyNH]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/common-egg-quality-problems.65923/

Nothing on that link that looks like our issue. It's probably a one time strange glitch! We just cracked the egg open and it was perfectly normal so we used it in pancakes this morning! Thanks so much for the help!

 

[Miss Lydia]

I think a glitch also. Just thought you might want this link for a bookmark.

 

[countryladyNH]

Well, after this weird egg on Sunday, the same duck has laid TWO more eggs in just this week that were abnormal. One was deflated and rubbery, and then today, just a broken egg that had only the membrane. Now we are concerned...Can anyone offer any help or reasons?
Thanks so much.

 

[Miss Lydia]

How long has she been laying , what do you feed and do ugh offer oyster shells? Do you have any other form of calcium? Calcium gluconate is a good one.

 

[countryladyNH]

How long has she been laying , what do you feed and do ugh offer oyster shells? Do you have any other form of calcium? Calcium gluconate is a good one.

Thanks Miss Lydia,
We feed the duck feed from TS and they free range a LOT so are eating mainly the things good for them. Charlotte is the one whose eggs are wonky this week. She has been laying since last August. I do have oyster shell, but had it in the chicken run. They have a lot of grit free ranging, but hubby just went out and put oyster shell in the duck/goose run. Duh, don't know why I didn't think they needed that. Thanks so much!!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Laying since last Aug. is a long time and by now her calcium reserves are probably pretty low. If she like meal worms get the Calcium gluconate and give her 1 ml over top for a few days hopefully along with the oyster shell this will help. Calcium citrate is another good one to have on hand. Cal glu is found at TSC cal citrate can be found at most stores that carry human vitamins.

 

[Miss Lydia]

https://www.merckvetmanual.com/poul...-system/defective-or-abnormal-eggs-in-poultry

 

[countryladyNH]

Laying since last Aug. is a long time and by now her calcium reserves are probably pretty low. If she like meal worms get the Calcium gluconate and give her 1 ml over top for a few days hopefully along with the oyster shell this will help. Calcium citrate is another good one to have on hand. Cal glu is found at TSC cal citrate can be found at most stores that carry human vitamins.

Hubby just now going to TS and getting the calcuim gluconate. We have a ton of meal worms that we bought discount bulk, and they love them. Will give her a little more and the CG asap. Thank you SO MUCH!