The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Should i worry about this first egg?          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Poultry Clinic Author Message chrislee765 Joined: 09 Oct 2005 Posts: 47 Location: Hayling Island Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 6:09 pm    Post subject: Should i worry about this first egg? Hi, I'm new to the forum, and was hoping someone could help. I have 4 black rocks, which i suspect are 22weeks old. I brought them at i think 18weeks old. 2 are laying and another Mayble had her first egg today. Its a deformed shape, and the shell is very very soft. Heres some pics: I feed them layers mash, some mixed corn (not alot), fresh vegetables and kitchen odds and sods. They have crushed oyster shell available and can free range on about 1/4acre with various terrains. Ive had no problems with the others?? Do i have any reason to worry? Thanks in advance! Back to top debcat Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 8775 Location: Isle of Lewis Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 6:13 pm    Post subject: Hi, It's probably just that she hasn't into the string of laying yet. They quite often lay 'funny' eggs when they first start Debs Back to top nigel Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 2473 Location: Skåne, Sweden Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 6:20 pm    Post subject: I wouldn't worry unduly, as Debs says the first eggs are often a little strange and soft. They soon start laying regular size and shape. Back to top chrislee765 Joined: 09 Oct 2005 Posts: 47 Location: Hayling Island Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 6:21 pm    Post subject: Ok thanks! Its nice to hear she's OK! Thanks again! Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 11545 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 6:29 pm    Post subject: She'll soon settle into layiong proper eggs. meanwhile, have you opened it yet? I bet it's a double yolker Back to top chrislee765 Joined: 09 Oct 2005 Posts: 47 Location: Hayling Island Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 6:30 pm    Post subject: NannyP wrote: She'll soon settle into layiong proper eggs. meanwhile, have you opened it yet? I bet it's a double yolker Ill go look now Back to top chrislee765 Joined: 09 Oct 2005 Posts: 47 Location: Hayling Island Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 6:40 pm    Post subject: Yup you were right [/url] Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 11545 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 8:26 pm    Post subject: Back to top mojo Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10872 Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 9:21 pm    Post subject: hi clever clogs that nanny p ....but seriously hens need to practise laying eggs .........over the next week watch for wonderfull improvement in shape and hardness then post to say oh yes its true..luv mojo Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 11545 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 9:38 pm    Post subject: Re: hi mojo wrote: clever clogs that nanny p ....but seriously hens need to practise laying eggs Less of the but seriously, you meant about clever clogs of course!! So, egg laying school is where she needs to practice Back to top mojo Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10872 Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 9:49 pm    Post subject: hi shell i ask her if she needs lessons,only yolking ,know she will get cracking soon,hens do it naturally ........mojo.....and nanny yes you area clever clogs ..well most of the time.......luv mojo Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 11545 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 9:59 pm    Post subject: Why thank you Monsieur Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Poultry Clinic All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group