- Jan 14, 2010
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A few of my easter egger's eggs had a really thick, clumpy yolk. The eggs were all laid within the last week or so. Does anyone know why this happened? Are the eggs safe to eat?
Thanks for any advice.
Thanks for any advice.
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It is a slim possibility they got too cold. Whenever i have seen eggs freeze they usually crack. Do they always crack when frozen? I usually get to the eggs at least a few hours after they were laid and we don't get below 30F too often here and my coop usually stays about 5 F above the outside air.Could they have gotten too cold? Eggs that are frozen (at or below 32 F) result in thickened, gloppy yolks. ??
I know this is an old conversation but I found this to be helpful and it made sense to me since I have recently improved my hens diet and the yolks began to change with the improved diet. I almost threw two eggs out but decided to read a bit first. I was glad I did!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/330952/thick-yolk
"Good food causes it.Insects, foraged greens and whatever else they're eating. Plus, good quality feed in the feeder. I attribute our nearly-solid raw egg yolks to the hens getting enough of everything they need, including nutrient-dense fats, proteins, and greens. Keep doing what you're doing. Those yolks are a fabulous food for you!"