Calcium tumors on shell. (picture)

[rachaelakers]

Does anyone know what these little calcium tumors are? and why they appear on the shells? I have one hen who has been laying them recently.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Those didn't open for me but look through this. It's written more for commercial operations and not us backyard folks but it has real good information. I think you'll find it is no big deal.

Egg Quality Handbook
http://www.thepoultrysite.com/ourbooks/1/egg-quality-handbook/

 

[rachaelakers]

I didnt realize they didnt post! Sorry!

 

[Johnn]

Some of my hens eggs have them on, i dont really know what they are. I still eat the eggs though and the hens are all still happy and healthy

 

[animallover505]

I didnt realize they didnt post! Sorry!

hey are just calcium deposits. They just happen. No problem there

 

[rachaelakers]

Thanks guys. I figured I was giving them too much oyster shell. So I cut that back and the issue resolved.

 

[animallover505]

Thanks guys. I figured I was giving them too much oyster shell. So I cut that back and the issue resolved.

just give the oyster shell free-choice. They won't take more than they need