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What are double yolkers?

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by theron, Nov 29, 2009.

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  1. Nov 29, 2009 #1
    theron

    theron Theron's Fowl Farm

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    I would like some information on double yolkers.
    What are they?
    If you try to incubate them, will you get two chicks?
    Thanx for clearing up my questions
     
  3. Nov 29, 2009 #2
    Dar

    Dar Overrun With Chickens

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    its 2 yolks in one shell

    and yes if you incubate them you will get 2 chicks a member has done it... BUT its very rare that both chicks survive
     
  5. Nov 29, 2009 #3
    Katy

    Katy Flock Mistress

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    A double yolker is simply an egg with 2 yolks in it.

    Trying to incubate a double yolker, 999 out of 1000 tries (at least) ends in failure.
     
  7. Nov 29, 2009 #4
    Princess Amri

    Princess Amri Is Mostly Harmless

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    Double yolkers are eggs with two yolks. They CAN hatch twins but it's very rare. They're yummy too!
     
  9. Nov 29, 2009 #5
    theron

    theron Theron's Fowl Farm

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    Thanx for the input.
     
  11. Nov 29, 2009 #6
    CityClucks

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    2 double-yolked eggs - YUMMY!
     

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