John Westfield

I'm a lifelong cooking enthusiast with a special love for strange and underused ingredients. I hope this blog helps open your mind to more of the wonderful edible treasures around us.

Why does a chicken lay an egg without a shell?

If for some reason, they are startled in the night from a predator’ visit, sometimes eggs can be laid without shells. Stress: Anytime the flock is under stress such as molting, predators, excessive temperatures, change in the flock etc. Advanced Age: As we age, our bodies slow down. The same goes for chickens. In conclusion, …

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