blood on the eggshells?

[LearningToFly]

A couple of my young hens are laying eggs with blood on the exterior of the shell. Why?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

It will clear up. Lots of unusual things happen with pullets. There will be some tearing sometimes with the first few eggs and hence blood. Speckles aren't usually blood but a collection of coloring.

 

[LearningToFly]

Well, it's been happening on and off for two or three months now. It's not speckles but actual smears.

 

[tec27]

Wait a little bit longer. It sounds minor and not uncommon right now. If it persists though, something may be wrong. Highly doubtful though. She's still a pullet layer.