Wrinkled Egg and huge egg

[calismum]

Got another wrinkly egg today.

Also got a massive egg - here it is next to a normal 'large' egg! Both from the same hen (ouch)

[dandysmom]

Oh wow! I've never seen an egg like that before. And that big one is really really big! I'm thinking scrambled eggs now.....

[Mags]

Ouch! indeed with that big one!

Is the shell hard or soft on the wrinkly one, CM? I vaguely remember when I was young that we had some wrinkly eggs but the 'shells' were softish.....

[calismum]

Originally Posted by Mags

Ouch! indeed with that big one!

Is the shell hard or soft on the wrinkly one, CM? I vaguely remember when I was young that we had some wrinkly eggs but the 'shells' were softish.....

Shell is normal hard shell. SHe is a young hen, just started laying so I assume she'll get he hang of it soon! lol

[PoshPuss]

OOOH, number 3, that must have stung a bit coming out, or should I say ouch!
Wrinkly eggs from Wrinkly Bottom??

[Mags]

Originally Posted by calismum

Shell is normal hard shell. SHe is a young hen, just started laying so I assume she'll get he hang of it soon! lol

I do hope so!

[calismum]

Originally Posted by PoshPuss

OOOH, number 3, that must have stung a bit coming out, or should I say ouch!
Wrinkly eggs from Wrinkly Bottom??

[Tink]

lol i didn't know eggs could be wrinkled

[Shelley123]

Never seen a wrinkly egg before

[borderdawn]

Originally Posted by calismum

Shell is normal hard shell. SHe is a young hen, just started laying so I assume she'll get he hang of it soon! lol

I was led to believe this was due to stress, disease and/or over crowding in hens. Also sometimes because of a defective shell gland.

I found this too:

Description
Misshapen eggs are those whose shells differ obviously from the smooth, ‘normal’ shape. They include eggs with shells marred by flat sides or body checks (ribs, wrinkles or grooves), and eggs that are too large or too round. Flat sided eggs are discussed on page 37, and bodychecked eggs.

Incidence
The incidence of misshapen eggs varies considerably depending on how severely the eggs are judged. Normally, up to 2% of production is downgraded due to these faults. The incidence of misshapen eggs can vary with the strain of bird, but they are most often produced by pullets coming into lay, or hens late in lay. often as a result of double ovulation.
Cause Control
Immature shell gland Delay onset of sexual maturity 1 to 2 weeks by controlled feeding during rearing.
Defective shell gland Cull birds which persistently produce such eggs.
Diseases, e.g. infections bronchitis Follow an effective vaccination programme.
Stress, e.g. frights and disturbances To avoid frightening birds, minimise human activity in and around the shed. Increase shed security to stop other birds and animals entering the shed.
Crowding Avoid overstocking.