Blood on eggs

[williamandmary]

I have 3 Americauna hens and occasionally I get an egg with a bit of blood on it. Should I be concerned about the hen??? The hens are about 9 months old.

williamandmary

 

[blueseal]

nothing to be concerned about sometimes that happens. i think when they pass a big egg this happens.

 

[williamandmary]

Its not alot of blood, just a smearing. Thanks for the imput! they seem healthy!

 

[blueseal]

sometimes i get blood smeared eggs. i just wash it off.

 

[williamandmary]

Many thanks! You have put my heart to rest! These are the first hens I have ever had and there is SO much to learn. Love this site!

williamandmary

 

[thechickenchick]

I agree. A smear is perfectly normal. I used to worry about everything too, so you are not alone on that! Everyone here finally taught me to relax and enjoy them

 

[JP33]

So the feedback is that it is perfectly fine and normal to have eggs with a smearing of blood on the shell?

Reason I'm asking is one of my B.O. s last two eggs had blood smearings. I just wiped it off but it does have me wondering if everything is kosher.

Thanks for any additional info & a question. What causes this?


...JP

 

[autumn_mi]

I am also wondering at what point do you need to worry about smeared blood on the eggs?
We got a bloody egg yesterday from our Silver Laced Wyandotte after at least 2 weeks of not laying (she is 9 months). 2 weeks ago we had to kill our Australorp after she became egg bound and i'm wondering if this is a sign we missed? if it is what can we do?
We have got bloody eggs off and on in the past and i just thought it was normal (like everyone is saying)- but after dealing with an egg bound chicken and not having a good outcome- i want to avoid that again if at all possible.

 

[MS2ME]

I have a state poultry health person coming by next week. I'm going to discuss this topic. I had five yesterday with smearing.