Tiny yolkless eggs from 1 year old hen

[Carontheroad]

Hi there. I have a one year old hen (either one of my Bard rocks or Columbian rock) that is still laying golf ball size eggs with no yolk inside. I’m not sure which of the 14 hens it is. Anyone else come across this? I raised them from day olds.

 

[cavemanrich]

Yolk less eggs are commonly called Fart Eggs, or Fairy eggs. They are usually much smaller than golf ball.
It should shake out in time. I don't know the reasoning for this occurrence, but also never heard of a solution for it.
There is a way to determine witch hen lays a particular egg. BUT with 14 hens, it does get challenging.
A dab of food coloring on the vent will leave streaks of color on egg.
Don't know of 14 different food color shade options.


WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and

 

[Carontheroad]

Yolk less eggs are commonly called Fart Eggs, or Fairy eggs. They are usually much smaller than golf ball.
It should shake out in time. I don't know the reasoning for this occurrence, but also never heard of a solution for it.
There is a way to determine witch hen lays a particular egg. BUT with 14 hens, it does get challenging.
A dab of food coloring on the vent will leave streaks of color on egg.
Don't know of 14 different food color shade options.


WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and

It just seems too long for this to be going on. I can see maybe when they first start laying but it’s been over 6 months.

I like the food color idea. Thanks for that. I thought I’d have to sit in the coop and watch the whole morning! I can do a few chickens at a time. I’m pretty sure my older 4 hens are no longer laying so I’ll skip them for now. Will it work if the food colour dries on the vent? I think it would still work as there is some moisture involved in egg laying. Should I try to put it on first thing in the morning or will it be good for 24 hours?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Use gel coloring, not liquid.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Put it on at night. I don't think there are 14 colors but you might be able to put 2 colors on some hens, maybe 3. Use Q tips so you don't contaminate your gels, and then don't use them in the kitchen! Make a chart to keep track of your color combos. Good luck.