chick wiggle Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I know you can get odd shaped eggs but this is my first one and i am worried. is this normal? I have 5 hens and four of them have been laying for a while. We are waiting for the 5th one to start laying, could this be a 1st egg for her?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Is the shell hard? I don't think it is uncommon to occassionally get an odd egg - as long as this is not regularly then it is no big problem. I believe it is common if chickens have just started laying, it can also sometimes be a sign that they are lacking certain things such as water - do they always have access to clean fresh water? I wouldn't worry about it, we have had a few in the past and have never been a sign of something sinister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 We have had eggs before like that, so try not to worry. It could be her 1st one... Keep an eye on things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Ditto Chelsea. I've had a few odd shaped ones from established layers and first timers. They will settle down. Dont worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 Thank you, The shell is normal ie hard but it just looks wrinkly. The girls always have fresh water and grit so hopefully you are right and maybe its a 1st egg for our last girl to lay fingers crossed. Apart from this egg they all look fine and are acting as normal, so as you say i'll be keeping an extra eye on them. Are these eggs still ok to eat, not sure i would want to though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 It will be fine to eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I had softies that looked like that but inside they were normal(but usually due to being in the poo tray..the cocker spaniel enjoyed those off the ground)! Yummy They have stopped now as the birds seem to have gotten into a laying routine now indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I know this sounds funny - but eggs are soft (ish) until they come out & they then harden when the air gets too them. Wrinkles and odd shapes are all down to the flexing of the vent muscles. Sometimes they look like they have a pulse. I've been watching my chooks too much I think. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
