Worm or chalaza?

[chickeydee997]

Found this in my morning egg. Just curious as to what it is.

 

[casportpony]

Welcome to BYC! That does not look normal!

-Kathy

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Welcome to BYC! That does not look normal!

-Kathy

x2

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

http://www.extension.org/pages/66279/internal-parasites-of-poultry#.VWJo6d_088o

I saw a tiny worm in an egg once (was still alive)- it happens. I of course treated and retreated 10 days later with a wormer.

Consider worming your chickens!

I have to worm them twice a year (and retreat at 10 days).

Do check though as you choose a wormer- most of them require tossing eggs for at least a couple of weeks, is what a lot of people do.

 

[dawg53]

It doesnt look normal. But it's not a worm, so it has to be chalaza.

 

[LosGatosLinda]

Oh yeah, totally a worm.

 

[Aapomp831]

I highly doubt that is a worm

 

[ladybrasa]

My guess is roundworm(s).