Why are my hens eggs funny looking?

[equinelyn]

My hen has been laying eggs that aren't the right shape, or they are too thin. This has been going on for about 3 months. I think she molted just before that.
Any advice why this is happening? Here are some pics.

 

[Judy]

http://www.thepoultrysite.com/publications/1/egg-quality-handbook/17/sandpaper-or-rough-shells

You might check out at least the sandpaper shells page and gross cracks page.

 

[equinelyn]

It seems to happen with one particular hen too. The other hen usually lays normal. Thank you I will check it out!

 

[lauralou]

Thanks for the link, flockwatcher. Interesting stuff.




How old is the hen? Just curious...

 

[equinelyn]

Their texture isn't too sand-papery, they mostly have these cracks or are odd shaped and thin... Anybody else experience this? are these eggs O.K. to eat?

 

[speckledhen]

They are fine to eat. A molt can affect eggs, as can many other factors, including the way a hen processes calcium she eats.