What does egg bound mean in English?

Egg bound is a condition in which the eggshell has become attached to the inside of the egg. This is most commonly caused by the eggshell becoming cracked or ruptured during incubation, although it can also occur when a hen is stressed out. Egg bound eggs usually have a “blob” of white and/or yolk attached to the shell. Egg bound eggs can be difficult to clean and should be discarded.

What does egg bound mean in British English?

egg bound is a term used to describe an egg which has failed to properly develop inside of the chicken’s eggshell. A chicken egg with an egg bound is unable to fully develop because it is too large for the small hole in an eggshell through which the chick’s legs and heart emerge. An egg is most likely egg bound if an egg cracks on impact or if the chicken fails to lay an egg.

What does egg bound mean in Spanish?

Egg bound is a term used to describe an egg which is stuck in the shell. This is a common problem, especially in hens and older breeders, and is usually caused by an uneven laying pattern. It is also common in eggs laid by emaciated hens. Although egg bound eggs are not completely unserviceable, they are larger than normal, or contain a thick white layer of albumin, which results in the egg breaking more easily.

What does egg bound mean in French?

In French, the term "douleur d'égorgement" refers to "early embryonic death" in a pregnant woman. If she is found to have an egg which has become stuck in her uterus, this is called an "egg bound" condition. Doctors have stated that this condition is harmless to the mother. It does not affect the health of the developing fetus. It is also not possible to determine the sex of the child.

What does egg bound mean in Japanese?

In Japanese, “egg bound” refers to an egg that is stuck to the interior wall of the eggshell or has an air bubble inside it. Egg boundness is different from eggshell thinning. Egg thinning is when the eggshell becomes thinner than normal due to the laying hen laying fewer eggs per day. Egg thinning can be hereditary. Egg boundness is not hereditary.