Eglu cube or go up with 2m run

[chickenopolis]

Flo, one of our lays double yolkers at least twice a week. Is that usual?

She hasn't been frightened or anything. She does tend to lay the occasional softie, and that takes her a day to get over it, but she is banging out these double yolkers on a regular basis.

 

Apart from them being absolutely delicious, will this do her any harm. She is 7 months old and getting more fluffy and lovely by the day (that bit wasn't necessary, but I just thought I would tell you).

 

Can anyone help??

 

Thanks.

 

Sarah x

[Plum]

I don't believe you can do anything to stop her just keep an eye out in case she prolapses. Quite a lot of ranger type chickens seem to do this. I think people may be quite jealous.

[chickenopolis]

She seems OK - I check her vent most days (yes I am a bit obsessive..).

I'll keep quiet then!!!

 

Thanks Plum x

[Woodcat]

hey

 

My Pekin does this about once every two weeks i was told (i think) that somtimes they have a genetic tendancy to do this

[chick wiggle]

I think it could be a genetic thing, one of mine lays doubles quite regularly too and shes fine. I did have a couple of triple yolkers early on. Not relevant, just thought id brag a bit

[Space Chick]

I think it could be a genetic thing, one of mine lays doubles quite regularly too and shes fine. I did have a couple of triple yolkers early on. Not relevant, just thought id brag a bit

 

No-one likes a show off Sandie

 

Double yolkers are more common in younger chickens, so don't worry. Rose my white star laid some double yolkers when she started laying

[chick wiggle]

Hee hee, sorry SC .... but dooya wanna pic?

[sjp]

big red lays 2 or 3 doubles about every couple of weeks. or a double and a softy or 2 in one day (again about every couple of weeks) after the the double and softy she takes 2 or 3 days to lay again. I'll just add shes laid 30+doubles since May

[Vix_Chicks]

Thank you every body. This is a really useful thread.

My Rhode Island red hybrid (Sheldon ) has recently been laying double yolkers every other day. I too was worried, but having read your comments, i will just continue to keep an eye on her, but enjoy the eggs at the same time.

 

Thank you Omleteers