What is this?

Hensandcounsel

Hatching
5 Years
Nov 27, 2014
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Edmond, Oklahoma
I saw one of the hens playing keep away with something that looked like a deflated piece of a white balloon. I couldn't imagine where she got it, but I went out and took it from her. Upon further review, it is most definitely not a balloon, it has kind of a pinkish smaller deflated ball on it, and it had some gel-like stuff on it. I think it might be a shell less egg? But I am not sure. There was not any liquid in the coop. We have three ladies who have just started laying, and have maybe laid one egg each. I have attached pictures of the strange object and would love some insight to make sure it is nothing to be concerned about. The flock otherwise seems just fine. Thanks!!





 
Yes, you are right about that being an egg membrane. Shell-less eggs are common as new hens start to lay. Just make sure tey are getting a good layer feed, and put out some crushed oyster shell and crushed egg shells for some extra calcium in a separate container for free- choice.
 

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