This is the egg once washed. A fair bit could be scratched off, but not all.
If the chicken is over producing the bloom - is this a problem? and if so, suggested action?
I'm in Hampshire in England. It's quite warm at the moment. Hence the red mites too.
The hens are about 9/10 months old.
We have taken apart their coop to blow torch the mites! Have build a temporary coop a couple days ago to try and get the other one sorted and away from hens. They have a...
46BE6864-AAE1Yes, it is. Almost completely covering it but pulled back and shriveled in places. Not very good description sorry!
Is it a problem? I have another hen who lays quite speckled eggs... Always has, but they do seem more speckled than normal ?
Any idea how I upload a photo?
Hi
I'm new here, have used your wonderful posts and replies for reference over the last few months while I've been getting used to having chickens!
We have 3 hens, and mostly get 2 eggs a day with the occasional 3rd, however, I've now had two of these looking eggs in the last few weeks and...