Sometimes we get larger than usual eggs that contain 2 yolks inside. These are most often laid by young hens (pullets) that have just started laying. The greatest number of yolks found in a single chicken egg is 9. That must have been a huge egg…and a painful experience for the hen.
Some interesting egg facts…
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/there-is-more-to-an-egg-than-meets-the-eye-interesting-egg-facts.64568/
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| Surprise! A double yolker from one of our pullets. |