Tag: Young hens

The British Egg Information Service estimates that roughly one in every thousand eggs is a double-yolker. While this might sound incredibly rare, the actual chances can vary dramatically depending on where you source your eggs. This fascinating anomaly is perfectly safe to eat and is the result of natural quirks in a hen's reproductive cycle.

According to poultry experts, the age of a hen is the most common reason for changes in egg size, with young pullets laying smaller "pullet eggs" and aging hens producing smaller eggs toward the end of their laying cycle. Understanding why are my eggs smaller involves looking at several factors beyond just age, including nutrition, environment, and genetics.