Poultry Nutrition, Physiology, and Metabolism

[Ahmed Reda ElGhandour]

Misshapen eggs are generally caused by <mark jscontroller=”DfH0l” jsuid=”zmELEc_a”>stress, nutritional deficiencies (low calcium), or the age of the hen (very young or old)</mark>.
These abnormalities occur when the shell gland is immature, diseased,
or disrupted, often resulting in wrinkled, dented, or elongated eggs due
to shell pressure or abnormal shell formation.

[Dr Shabir Ahmad]

In some diseases like IB, and calcium or amino acids deficiency,

[Bello Bashir Bello]

Exactly,

[Olayiwola Danso]

This is educative, thanks

[Muhammad Zeeshan Asghar]

Misshapen eggs can result from various factors, including nutritional deficiencies, particularly in calcium and protein, affecting the hen’s egg-laying process. Stress from environmental conditions, such as inadequate lighting or extreme temperatures, can also lead to abnormalities in egg shape. Additionally, age and genetic factors of the hens play a role in the consistency and quality of egg production.