was 3 now 2

[Tookie]

Hello, and welcome to BYC!
So sorry for your loss.
A tiny egg like that is completely normal for a hen to occasionally lay.

 

[DobieLover]

oh, so I haven't cracked it. I am guessing it is not edible.

It is but it wouldn't even be a bite worth! If you have a dog, you can crush it in their food, shell and all, and let them eat it.

 

[N F C]

Hi, all kinds of strange things can happen during the egg laying process. If you're interested, this is a good article of egg issues: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/common-egg-quality-problems.65923/

 

[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!

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. I'm sorry for your loss. Best wishes for your remaining flock.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC! Sorry for your loss of one. That's horrific that a hawk would try so hard to get one of your chickens!

Fermenting feed for two chickens is a labor of love for sure!

If it's moldy I doubt they'd eat it, but it wouldn't cause them to lay smaller eggs. I ferment grain, and they do eat it all so couldn't say how long can it sit outside in a dish before molding, but I'd think something's wrong if it is. Maybe try giving it to them every other day instead of every day. Then they might eat it with a little more vigor.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! It's very nice to meet you! Please make yourself at home!

 

[OrpingtonManiac]

Welcome to BYC!
Sorry for your loss

 

[muddy75]