Blood in the yolks

[wormy270]

I have 6 hens and usually get 4-5 eggs per day. Probaly 30-40% of my eggs have some sort of blood in the yolks or in the whites. Its usually a string of blood across the yolk or a dark blood colored spot in the white. My wife usually throws them away when she cracks them. We sell some eggs and I dont really want to pass them on to my customers either. Should I change their feed? The girls have a 10x12 very clean coup. Fresh water daily and free range 8 hours a day.

 

[Posh Chickens]

Looks like someones rooster is mating with them?

 

[sheaviance1]

The eggs are safe to eat. Blood spots occasionally happen, it's just part of farm fresh eggs. You can scoop the spot out with a spoon. The little blood spot doesn't have anything to do with the egg being fertile. If you are very careful, you can candle for blood spots to prevent your customers from getting them.