WHAT'S UP WITH A RUBBER "EGG"??? OMG

[kcfuerst]

In all the 11 years I have had my chickens, this is a first. Nobody's laying right now because they're all molting. But today.... I get this and have no clue who laid it. Totally like a rubber egg. Cutting it open, looks like meat. WHAT IS IT???

 

[OhZark Biddies]

Obviously, your coop has been invaded by alien creatures from outer space... I hear some E.T. Spawn larva can be tasty... let us know how it tastes!

... really I gave no idea, but am interested to learn also

 

[kcfuerst]

Ha! I always wanted to meet an alien. But now I've cut him him half!

Can't be the only chicken this has happened to. I was surprised when I saw an odd looking egg in the nest and when I reached for it, made me jump back a bit when I felt the moist rubbery thing.

 

[Relleoms]

I think that’s a lash egg Are any of them seemingly unwell?

ETA: https://the-chicken-chick.com/causes-of-lash-eggs-salpingitis-by/

 

[Chickenguy6373]

Here is what u need to know it is called a lash egg

 

[Keeperofmunchkins]

Lash egg. Essentially pus and fleshy matter from internal infection. Can be serious.

 

[kcfuerst]

Here is what u need to know it is called a lash egg
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Thank you for this information. All of my hens are "older" starting at 4 years going to 9 years old. My eldest, Tubby, passed away several months ago at age 11. I suspect the rest will follow in time.

None of the girls seem to be ill, nobody's acting strange. Hoping for the best.

 

[Hybridchucks]

In all the 11 years I have had my chickens, this is a first. Nobody's laying right now because they're all molting. But today.... I get this and have no clue who laid it. Totally like a rubber egg. Cutting it open, looks like meat. WHAT IS IT???
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Holy Mackerel, it doesn't even look like an egg!