Can calcium deposits be blue?

[Ltilden]

Hi guys! My Rhode Island Red laid this weird egg today. It looks similar to pictures I’ve see of eggs with calcium deposits, but I haven’t seen any that are blue like this? She’s been laying since October so shes not brand new to laying. Has anyone seen this before? Hoping it’s nothing to be concerned about, but figured I’d check with the experts

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Are you referring to the slight speckling? That looks normal. I only see one bump that would be considered a calcium deposit.

 

[chrissynemetz]

I think the bloom is giving the speckles the blue color. I don't really think it's anything to worry about.
And it's a really cool looking egg!

 

[Ltilden]

Are you referring to the slight speckling? That looks normal. I only see one bump that would be considered a calcium deposit.

Yeah the dark speckles are actually slightly raised bumps. I’ve never had a speckled egg before so I’m not sure if that’s normally the case. In pictures of speckled eggs I’ve seen it looked like the egg was still smooth just had different pigmentation.

 

[Ltilden]

I think the bloom is giving the speckles the blue color. I don't really think it's anything to worry about.
And it's a really cool looking egg!

Thanks! I was hoping that was the case! I’m a worrier though so I figured it would be better to reach out, rather then have my mind go on overdrive with all the things that could be wrong with my Red!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Yeah the dark speckles are actually slightly raised bumps. I’ve never had a speckled egg before so I’m not sure if that’s normally the case. In pictures of speckled eggs I’ve seen it looked like the egg was still smooth just had different pigmentation.

It's amazing how different each egg can be. I get eggs similar to yours. I believe it's more about pigment distribution than calcium, but I could be wrong.

 

[chrissynemetz]

I get some speckled ones that are smooth, and some that are really bumpy.

 

[aart]

Nothing to worry about.

'Speckled' eggs can happen for several different reasons...very few, if any, of which are a 'problem'.
Can be caused by:
Excess or uneven pigment coating.
Excess or uneven cuticle(bloom).
Excess calcium deposits.
Porous eggs can appear speckled.
Some birds lay them consistently, some only once in awhile.
The pigment or bloom can change appearance when wet, then change back when dry again.


As long as bird is getting a good diet and is healthy in every other way, it is no cause for concern.


A pinkish/purplish tint on light brown eggs is often due to the bloom/cuticle,
which can vary from day to day.