White foam guinea egg

[Maggie9033]

I have a hen sitting on her eggs. They should be hatching any day now. Luckily I have a hen that laid in the coop. She went out to stretch her legs so I took the opportunity to peek at the eggs. One of the eggs has white foam coming out. Mamma came running back when she saw I was there. I’m unsure if I should remove the egg or if this is normal for hatching

 

[R2elk]

I have a hen sitting on her eggs. They should be hatching any day now. Luckily I have a hen that laid in the coop. She went out to stretch her legs so I took the opportunity to peek at the eggs. One of the eggs has white foam coming out. Mamma came running back when she saw I was there. I’m unsure if I should remove the egg or if this is normal for hatching

If there is white foam coming out of the egg, remove it and dispose of it as soon as possible.

 

[Maggie9033]

The hen won’t deal with it herself?

 

[Maggie9033]

This is my first full year and first time dealing with hens laying.

 

[R2elk]

The hen won’t deal with it herself?

She may or may not but if it is let be, it could contaminate the rest of the eggs.

 

[sourland]

The hen most likely will not 'deal with' the egg. If it is oozing, remove it before it ruins the entire clutch.

 

[Maggie9033]

Thank you so much!!!! I’ll get her off the eggs tomorrow and remove it!!!!