May 19, 2013 #1 iluvpeeps Songster 7 Years Joined Apr 13, 2012 Messages 513 Reaction score 7 Points 111 Location Somewhere One of my hens laid this strange egg to day. It is kind of flat on one side and has dents in a circle there too.
One of my hens laid this strange egg to day. It is kind of flat on one side and has dents in a circle there too.
May 20, 2013 #2 sumi Rest in Peace 1980-2020 Premium Feather Member Loving Legacy Joined Jun 28, 2011 Messages 39,160 Reaction score 27,458 Points 1,302 This happens when 2 eggs enter the pouch shortly after another. The second egg is not as complete as the first egg and is flattened at the point where the eggs made contact. Causes for this can be stress, changes in lighting and possibly disease.
This happens when 2 eggs enter the pouch shortly after another. The second egg is not as complete as the first egg and is flattened at the point where the eggs made contact. Causes for this can be stress, changes in lighting and possibly disease.
May 20, 2013 #3 chickenbythesea Songster 8 Years Joined Jun 15, 2011 Messages 513 Reaction score 5 Points 111 Location Nova Scotia it can also just happen... I've gotten the occasional egg like this and all mine are very healthy and no disease.
it can also just happen... I've gotten the occasional egg like this and all mine are very healthy and no disease.
May 20, 2013 Thread starter #4 iluvpeeps Songster 7 Years Joined Apr 13, 2012 Messages 513 Reaction score 7 Points 111 Location Somewhere ok thanks