A couple of days ago, I went out to collect our eggs and there was a HUGE egg in the nesting box! I had been teasing Jack the rooster because I have caught him in the nesting boxes several times, so we have concluded it must have been Jack who layed this enormous egg. ha ha. But, kidding aside, I have never seen an egg so big! The egg carton will barely close on it. It's 3 inches long! So, I just like to look at it in amazement and so far don't want to use it. Keep on laying, Jack!
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| A biggy, huh? |
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| Next to a regular sized egg! |
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| Pretty easy to spot. Jack is a super star! |
Probably a double yolk,
ReplyDeleteIve seen a triple too...
Your chicken has some new stretch marks I bet!
ReplyDeleteYep, I agree. It looks like a double-yoke. I've heard it's common amongst new layers (don't know if it's true or not)...
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
See, you are a natural Chicken Momma. Your chickens are already saying 'thank-you' in a BIG way!
Farmer
Agreed! You're a natural...
ReplyDeleteOh Yes! We've gotten those before, and the funny thing is, they usually come out of the smallest chicken! Everytime we get a 3 incher, it is a double yolk... usually followed by the worlds smallest egg a day or so later. Have you gotten a super small one yet? It would rival the size of an average marble. How fun!
ReplyDeletejeff - i bet you're right! thanks for stopping by and commenting.
ReplyDeletemelanie - ha ha ha! good laugh.
farmer - i think the chickens have a pretty good life! they are so spoiled every time i go out there they expect treats!
cottage - thanks!
kelly's - how funny! i did not get a tiny egg afterwards, but if it happens again, i hope i do. that would be quite a sight with the two side by side!