Stella14 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Two of our girlies have each laid a very large double yolk egg in the past week! Does anyone know why this happens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henslaved Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Don't know if it's true, but I was led to believe that they produce these at the beginning of their egg laying career or at the very end . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella14 Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 Well they are at the beginning, so that would work, but I wonder why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 It's common with young hens coming into lay - roughly speaking, they have produced two eggs very close together instead of 23 hours apart (I think that's the usual timing, but don't quote me!) As the eggs move through the hen's reproductive system and get to the bit where the shell is produced, they're wrapped up in one shell instead of two separate ones. Double-yolkers can be quite large, so it's worth checking that the hen hasn't suffered any damage - other than that, enjoy! I usually save any doubles to give to friends with young children, as they find it very exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henslaved Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Found this PoultryHelp.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella14 Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 Thanks guys - They are both fine and happy still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
