Bloody egg... Should I be concerned?

[cochicks]

One of our hens laid a bloody egg today. I checked her vent, and everything looks normal. Why does this happen? Do I need to be worried?

 

[paddock36]

Sometimes happens with new layers. I wouldn't worry.

 

[tinychicky]

is the egg overly large? occasionally hens (and more often pullets) will lay an egg that's too big for them and tear the area around thier vents. i don't usually bother worrying about a little blood like that, it heals quickly enough by itself. if you're worried you can check your hens vent areas, but it's unlikely you'll find anything.