Friday, 26 October 2012

Eggcentric Eggs.



My three hens have given me tiny eggs with no yolks, eggs with pointed ends, double-yolkers, and now this crumpled-shell egg. 

Whatever next! 
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28 comments:

  1. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybe26 October 2012 at 05:22

    Not so sure I would want to crack that one.

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  2. Linda Tunnell26 October 2012 at 05:45

    hmmmm maybe they just don't have the hang of it yet! (hehe) That is some weird looking egg.

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  3. elaine 26 October 2012 at 07:21

    I've had a few of those in my time - can't remember what causes it - the soft shelled ones are the worst to handle.

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    1. Cro Magnon26 October 2012 at 07:30

      I forgot to mention those. They go straight to the dogs.

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  4. The Owl Wood26 October 2012 at 07:32

    Obvious possession by some devil or demon. You need to arrange an exorcism.

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  5. Zuzana26 October 2012 at 07:32

    It looks like a bun.;) But eggs with no yolks, now that would make me annoyed too.;) Have a nice weekend,
    xoxo

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  6. A Heron's View26 October 2012 at 08:12

    Infectious bronchitis is an acute, rapidly spreading, viral disease of chickens characterized by respiratory signs, decreased egg production, and poor egg quality. Some strains of the causative virus, infectious bronchitis virus (IBV), are nephropathogenic. The latter strains produce interstitial nephritis resulting in significant mortality.

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  7. John Going Gently26 October 2012 at 08:35

    I was going to say an infection causes this cro.. but I shouldn't think its as drastic as mr Heron would suggest...especially as you have only three hens...and if non are showing any respiratory problems or discharge....

    sometimes a hen will bang out a bad-un.... give them some apple cider vinegar in their water and feed!

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    1. Cro Magnon26 October 2012 at 09:37

      Apple cider vinegar is a great panacea; my mother swore by it. I've just been down to give them a dose, and found another egg like the above. The hens all look very healthy.

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  8. Taradharma26 October 2012 at 08:44

    maybe the hens need a 24/7 sound track of Bach, Brahms, Handle (Water Music in particular).

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  9. Unknown26 October 2012 at 11:52

    looks prehistoric to me Cro...good job the thing can't hatch...

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  10. Kath26 October 2012 at 12:09

    OOh without a sense of scale this looks like a dinosaur egg (yes I'm old enough to remember eating them LOL).

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  11. Anonymous26 October 2012 at 12:16

    Wow... I'm not in the hen business. I had no idea eggs could be produced as you have pictured here and also with no yolks! Interesting! Have a great weekend Cro! :)

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  12. Razmataz26 October 2012 at 12:48

    Finally an answer for those that like their omelette with egg white only.

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  13. Spinners End Farm26 October 2012 at 12:50

    We have one hen in particular that gives us those thick crumpley egg shells and she doesn't seem to be suffering any ill effects after three years. I do wonder if she loses more calcium than the others though!

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  14. megan blogs26 October 2012 at 14:41

    I'm hoping the apple cider vinegar does the trick.

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  15. Donna OShaughnessy26 October 2012 at 15:12

    You know, the first ANYTHING I ever produced was far from perfect. I had soap that turned to liquid, I fell off my first horse repeatedly, I had to marry three times to get it right (but whose counting?) Give the gals time, cider vinegar (Like John says) and lots of verbal praise when they get it right. Carry on Cro.

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  16. rusty duck26 October 2012 at 15:47

    They look petrified. The eggs, not the hens.

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  17. Anonymous26 October 2012 at 16:42

    That's a Halloween egg for sure. I don't want to know what's inside.

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  18. crafty cat corner26 October 2012 at 18:17

    Looks like a bath bomb from a shop here in Brighton called 'Lush'
    Do hope they haven't got anything nasty.
    Briony
    x

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  19. Molly26 October 2012 at 18:20

    That disease Heron mentioned sounds horrible - hope they get better quick and John's remedy cures them.

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  20. Spinners End Farm26 October 2012 at 19:14

    All of the eggs that Cro described his chickens laying are normal if they happen on occasion and are not neccesarily indicative of disease by themselves.

    Here are other signs to watch out for though:
    Young chickens are depressed and huddle under the heat source.
    Respiratory signs - gasping, coughing, tracheal rales and nasal discharge.
    Birds in lay have a marked drop in egg production and an increased number of poor quality eggs may be produced.
    The external and internal quality of the eggs may be affected, resulting in misshapen or soft-shelled eggs with watery content.
    The hatchability rate of the eggs may be affected.
    When the kidneys are affected, increased water intake, depression, scouring and wet litter are commonly observed.

    From: http://www.infectious-bronchitis.com/signs-lesions-ib.asp

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    1. Cro Magnon27 October 2012 at 05:02

      I'm even more depressed.

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    2. Spinners End Farm28 October 2012 at 12:49

      Oh dear...I was trying to reassure you! I think the respiratory distress symptoms are usually pretty apparent when they have bronchitis...hard to miss a gasping chicken! Don't let the weird eggs alone get you down.

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  21. Secret Agent Woman27 October 2012 at 00:56

    Sure there isn't a toxic waste site nearby?

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  22. Kat27 October 2012 at 15:03

    Oh, my.

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