We have occasional eggs from one of our hens that look like an umbilical cord is attached. Most days, this hen lays normal-looking eggs. Hen seems fine health-wise. I've posted a picture at the bottom of my BYC page (because I've not understood yet how to post pics on the forum). Hens are on a...
I too have been lurking from behind the scenes for months.. reading posts & learning. My husband and I live in NC and have a small flock we started in early March. We purchased our coop and six 16-week pullets from a gentleman on Ebay... and he brought it all the down for us on a flatbed truck...