A remarkable event has unfolded in a Bradford backyard, where a hen named Myrtle laid her very first egg containing not one, not two, but three yolks, defying astronomical odds of 25 million to one. The extraordinary discovery was made by owner Kelly Rae, who recently welcomed the six-month-old hen to her home alongside three other 'sister' hens: Maude, Mitzi, and Mabel.
Astonishing Discovery During Breakfast Preparation
Kelly Rae, a 36-year-old resident of Bradford in West Yorkshire, was overjoyed when newcomer Myrtle produced her inaugural egg. She promptly went to collect it, immediately noticing its substantial size. The colossal egg was more than double the dimensions of a standard egg, so large it didn't fit comfortably in her hand. Eager to taste it, Kelly neglected to weigh the impressive specimen before cracking it into a pan to prepare scrambled eggs for breakfast.
It was at this moment that she received the shock of her life. Instead of the single yolk she expected, three distinct yolks tumbled into the pan. Kelly quickly snapped a photograph to document the rare phenomenon before proceeding to scramble the eggs for her meal. According to the British Egg Information Service, the probability of encountering a triple-yolk egg is an astonishing 25 million to one, making this an exceptionally rare event.
Subsequent Eggs and Hen's Wellbeing
Following this extraordinary debut, Myrtle has continued her egg-laying routine with more conventional results. She has produced three normal-sized eggs since the triple-yolk marvel, along with another notably large egg that contained a double yolk. The odds of finding a double yolk are significantly more common at approximately one in every 1,000 eggs, though still considered unusual.
Many concerned individuals have inquired about Myrtle's health after producing such an enormous first egg. Kelly has reassured everyone that the hen has been "absolutely fine" and didn't appear phased by the experience. "A lot of people were wondering if she was okay after laying such a big egg, but she has been absolutely fine and didn't seem phased by it," Kelly reported.
First-Time Hen Owner's Excitement
This represents Kelly's initial venture into hen ownership, adding to the excitement surrounding Myrtle's productive debut. "It's my first time owning hens, so we were really excited for them to start laying," Kelly explained. "Myrtle is the second of them to start laying - two of my other hens haven't started laying as of yet."
Reflecting on the moment of discovery, Kelly admitted: "We didn't actually measure the egg unfortunately, as we were too excited to crack it. We made scrambled eggs with it. We were really shocked that it had three yolks in it and then Googled it and realised it's a one in 25 million chance of getting a triple yolk egg."
The story of Myrtle's miraculous first egg serves as a delightful reminder of nature's capacity for surprise, even in the most ordinary of backyard settings. While Kelly may have missed the opportunity to officially weigh and measure the record-breaking egg, she gained an unforgettable story and a breakfast conversation piece that truly beat the odds.
