Watery egg whites

[PerlyBee]

I have 7 pullets dont know which ones but i been getting some watery eggs... i eat the eggs within a few days i dont wash or refrigerate.
I feed them Dumor layer pellets, wheat, oats and Boss the occasional food scraps and garden greens.
they are 7 months old. I collect the eggs several times a day so they dont stay out for long. I live in Deep South Tx and weather has been in the high80s. They “look” very healthy and active. Coop is always clean and ventilated no excess poop.
I tried using the search bar and found alot of similar posts but no real answer that would help me. ... i did eat the eggs scrambled

 

[EggSighted4Life]

I feed them Dumor layer pellets, wheat, oats and Boss the occasional food scraps and garden greens.

That sounds like a whole lot of treats to me, possibly diminishing nutrients.. are they free range with some pasture or in a coop? How much space? Is it only one giving watery whites or more than that? How long have you had them and how long have they been laying now and what breeds?

BOSS is very high in fat.. wheat and oats do not have the added vitamins, minerals, and amino acids the formulated ration does. Are sprouting them or doing fodder? ALL treats should be kept to less than 10% of their total daily intake.

If indeed there is no discernible reason for it... genetics would be the answer... noting that a chicken will not present with noticeable weakness until they just CAN'T hide it anymore.

https://thepoultrysite.com/publications/egg-quality-handbook/30/watery-whites
I personally recommend refrigerating any eggs that will not be used right away.. quality diminishes very rapidly at room temperature... and we only hit 65 on hot summer days here. Clean unwashed eggs will last 6+ months in the fridge and still be just as fresh as store eggs.

 

[PerlyBee]

Some days they get scraps some other grains.. not all together and the grains is a mix and they get about two cups scattered in their run. They dont free range run is about 90sqft. I have 2 EE those eggs are good. Then 2 RIR, 1 speckled sussex, 2 GLW. They started laying this January i got the chicks in 8/2019

 

[PerlyBee]

I will start refrigerating then see if that helps

 

[GC-Raptor]

the grains is a mix and they get about two cups scattered in their run.

I would cut that amount of grains to less than a cup. 7 ounces for 7 pullets equals on average around 10% of feed intake.

I feed them Dumor layer pellets, wheat, oats and Boss the occasional food scraps and garden greens.

The layer pellets should be around 90% of feed intake. The layer feed has the 38 known vitamins, minerals, protein and amino acids needed to produce the perfect egg.
The wheat, oats and BOSS should be limited.
The food scraps and greens are good in moderation.
If the watery albumin continues, then that particular hen or hens could be genetically disposed.
I have a 47 month old hen whose albumin is watery and yolk isn't firm, but her eggs are still delicious.
The albumin firms up when fried, and are delicious scrambled.
I know which eggs are hers, they are the darkest of all my hens and it helps that I keep my older hens in a separate coop. I don't sell her eggs. GC

 

[PerlyBee]

I would cut that amount of grains to less than a cup. 7 ounces for 7 pullets equals on average around 10% of feed intake.

The layer pellets should be around 90% of feed intake. The layer feed has the 38 known vitamins, minerals, protein and amino acids needed to produce the perfect egg.
The wheat, oats and BOSS should be limited.
The food scraps and greens are good in moderation.
If the watery albumin continues, then that particular hen or hens could be genetically disposed.
I have a 47 month old hen whose albumin is watery and yolk isn't firm, but her eggs are still delicious.
The albumin firms up when fried, and are delicious scrambled.
I know which eggs are hers, they are the darkest of all my hens and it helps that I keep my older hens in a separate coop. I don't sell her eggs. GC

Thank you. I will cut back on grains. Glad to know im ok eating them

 

[aart]

i been getting some watery eggs

How 'watery' are they?
Pic of a raw egg opened onto plate would help here.

i did eat the eggs scrambled

Did they mix up and cook well?


I'd cut out everything but the layer feed for a week or so and see if there is a difference.

 

[PerlyBee]

How 'watery' are they?
Pic of a raw egg opened onto plate would help here.

Did they mix up and cook well?


I'd cut out everything but the layer feed for a week or so and see if there is a difference.

I’ll take a picture tomorrow since we already ate breakfast . And yes they cooked normal and tasted just fine. Will cut on everything else but layer feed.