Foamy/Bubbly Eggs

[slukeplass22]

Lately I've been getting some watery whites from one of my hen's (Beep Beep's) eggs. I've already figured out why the whites are runny, but on those eggs, when cracked open, there's bubbles on the ends. Why is that?

Other things about Beep Beep

Breed: Australorp, Age: 1 yr 5 months, Eggs are frequently body-checked, eggs are an almost white color, no calcium buildup on eggs

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[Lauren Kim]

Do you have a rooster?

 

[slukeplass22]

I don't have any roosters (and I don't want any either!)

 

[Lauren Kim]

Here is something I got from an article:
"The best place for the egg proteins is on the surface of the liquid, with their hydrophobic amino acids sticking out into the air. The surface of each bubble film becomes crowded with egg proteins. The water molecules are forced apart by these proteins."

 

[slukeplass22]

Thanks for the reply. I guess it's normal then.

 

[aart]

I've already figured out why the whites are runny, but on those eggs, when cracked open, there's bubbles on the ends.

Why is that...are the bubbles related??

Here is something I got from an article:
"The best place for the egg proteins is on the surface of the liquid, with their hydrophobic amino acids sticking out into the air. The surface of each bubble film becomes crowded with egg proteins. The water molecules are forced apart by these proteins."

Interesting, would you please link the article?