- Nov 5, 2010
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A couple of times I have had a hen lay an egg that's no larger than a yolk. When I crack it there's no yolk developed, or just the beginnings of a yolk. Almost like the hen layed the egg before it was ready... any idea why they would do this? I'm not sure which one is doing it... but if it makes any difference they are brown eggs (most of my layers are Isa Reds...).
I'm new to raising laying hens, and loving the variety of things I see in these eggs that a person would NEVER see in a store. I've seen some massive sized eggs, different textures... some have ripples in them, speckles, some feel like sandpaper while others are smooth as a baby's bottom so to speak. As well... do any of you know what causes such a variety in the eggs, like the ripples in the shell, or the rough texture? I'm just curious.
Thanks everyone!
Jane
I'm new to raising laying hens, and loving the variety of things I see in these eggs that a person would NEVER see in a store. I've seen some massive sized eggs, different textures... some have ripples in them, speckles, some feel like sandpaper while others are smooth as a baby's bottom so to speak. As well... do any of you know what causes such a variety in the eggs, like the ripples in the shell, or the rough texture? I'm just curious.
Thanks everyone!
Jane