migsy Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 All of my ladies are about 18 months old and I think that they all lay but I suspect one of my ex batts does not lay very often. Today I got a perfectly formed egg which was the size of a quail's egg. Does anyone know why an 18 month old hen would lay such a mini egg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 It's not uncommon (known as a wind egg or cock's egg) and is formed around some grit which has found its way into the oviduct. Doubtless one of the mods will be along in a moment to put this thread in the right section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 Thanks Claret! I'd forgotten about those "wind" eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
