Our RIR started laying about 2 weeks ago and has been doing great but the last 2 eggs she's laid has had what looks like blood on one end of the eggs. Is this normal? We had a rooster but it was recently taken by a hawk. Before he was taken though he would try to breed with her, could that have something to do with the eggs looking bloody?
My ladies will get some blood on the eggs from time to time. I always assumed it was because the egg was a bit larger than the usual size for the pullet/hen. The skin can only stretch so much before it tears. My birds have never become ill/damaged from this.
this is normal, i know that i have recently gotten some eggs that have been really bloody but i didnt see any other problems and it stopped after a couple of days. just keep an eye on all of them and check their vents for any blood, she should be okay within a couple of days. if it doesnt stop after a while then you might have a problem but i wouldnt worry too much.