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cloudy egg whites

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by emmyb58, Mar 19, 2012.

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  1. Mar 19, 2012 #1
    emmyb58

    emmyb58 Out Of The Brooder

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    I am just wondering if anyone knows why sometimes the egg white is cloudy and sometimes it is clear? I am fairly new to all of this so I would appreciate the feedback. Hens are about 1 year old. thanks
     
  3. Mar 20, 2012 #2
    Judy

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  5. Mar 20, 2012 #3
    lvalley

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    I would not be too concerned about this.

    Very fresh eggs contain carbon dioxide gas in the white which gives it a slightly cloudy look. As the egg gets older this gas dissipates and the white turns clear. This info is taken from the Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens which is a great book.

    Basically you have very fresh eggs!

    There may be some diseases / nutrition imbalances that cause egg white problems but I think the above is the most likely explanation.
     

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