Color variance

[Rein Quest]

So I’m not thinking anything is wrong, yet.

What I’m wondering if it’s normal for a great variance of coloration from day one to day two. The first egg I got was very specked (picture) and the next was almost solid color.

Do you think it’s the same chicken or do you think I have two birds laying? The older 2 should be almost the same age so if they’re both hens I should see 2 eggs sometime soon.

I’m honestly surprised she didn’t break it. She moved all the wood shavings away and dropped it on bare wood.

 

[azygous]

This isn't likely anything to be concerned about. Color can be affected by stress, diet, weather, and who knows what else. You may begin to be concerned if the shells become consistently wrinkled or thin or missing all together.

 

[Rein Quest]

I wasn’t worried.

I’m just trying to find out if it’s the same bird or if I have two laying.

I have 4 birds at 2 different ages and 3 species. The older 2 are same.

 

[aart]

What I’m wondering if it’s normal for a great variance of coloration from day one to day two. The first egg I got was very specked (picture) and the next was almost solid color.

Do you think it’s the same chicken or do you think I have two birds laying? The older 2 should be almost the same age so if they’re both hens I should see 2 eggs sometime soon.

Yes, especially when they first start laying. Can take up to a month or so for the ole egg machine to be fully tuned in.

Here's way to maybe tell....
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/who-is-laying-and-who-is-not-butt-check.73309/


Speckles can change daily even after long time laying.

'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.

 

[Rein Quest]

Awesome, thanks for that explanation.

 

[ChickieChickieMama]

Wow, I think we have sister hens! Take a look at my thread here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/what-will-babette-lay-today.1265352/

 

[Rein Quest]

Wow, I think we have sister hens! Take a look at my thread here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/what-will-babette-lay-today.1265352/

That’s a cool thread. Learn something new every day. I expected some varied colors but I figured it would be slower transitions.