Tiny tiny quail egg

[Birds1243]

My coturnix quail has laid a tiny egg. What does this mean?? She’s 2 years old. Also she hasn’t laid an egg in a few weeks, could this mean she’s starting to lay again? Any advice would be appreciated
Here is this tiny egg in comparison with an egg that’s the usual size

 

[Nabiki]

That's what is often called a fairy egg. At 2 years old, she is likely to lay irregularly and may even stop entirely, though I have older hens that still lay. Two is generally where you start seeing a decrease in productivity, however.

Coturnix lifespans are generally in the 2-5 year range. They don't have long lifespans, unfortunately.

 

[Birds1243]

That's what is often called a fairy egg. At 2 years old, she is likely to lay irregularly and may even stop entirely, though I have older hens that still lay. Two is generally where you start seeing a decrease in productivity, however.

Coturnix lifespans are generally in the 2-5 year range. They don't have long lifespans, unfortunately.

Ahh thank you! Is this anything I should be concerned or worried about?

 

[Nabiki]

Nothing to worry about if it happens now and then. They happen most often with new layers and with old birds. If you open it, it may not even have a yolk.

 

[pac]

Some of my young layers are still getting into the swing of things. I'm surprised by how many jumbos I get. The cardboard cartons I have don't want to close easily. Gotta make sure the big ones are in the middle.