Brown eggs are now white!

[gentlemanfarmer]

Hello. It has been awhile since I posted, however I still check in and read post.. I have a question. I have 12 Golden Comets and 10 BOs. They are about 14 months old. The last month or so my GC brown eggs have faded to tan, and my BO tan eggs have turned white. Chickens are in good health minus a few butt feathers they tear off each other. The quality of eggs are still great dark orange. Any one have any ideas? Thank you

 

[Mahonri]

Eggs continue to lighten during the laying cycle. After they molt and stop laying for a bit, the shells will darken up when they start up again.

 

[choidle]

Below is a link to an article from the Extension staff of the University of Florida concerning the subject matter. The article provides educated insight about the loss of shell pigment (color) in brown eggs. Hope this helps.



http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/vm047