eggs with shell texture like very rough grit sandpaper - why?

[peacebird]

I've gotten two with rough, rough shells in last week. Another hen is laying eggs with a "ripple" sort of pattern on the shell. The ladies appear to be fine, eating well. Ideas?

 

[SoccerMomof7]

I haven't started getting eggs yet I hope someone with more experience can help you!

 

[peacebird]

"Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner"
lol - love it!

 

[Colored Egg Farmer]

are they older birds?

 

[peacebird]

this is their second year laying....

 

[Colored Egg Farmer]

usually that happenes to older birds. and a few young ones.

 

[peacebird]

oh - and one of my peeps from last year ALWAYS lays huge double yolkers... The eggs are so big that they don't fit in the egg cartons. I guess she's jus an over acheiver....

 

[Colored Egg Farmer]

yea I get some supers some time

 

[SoccerMomof7]

Quote:
Thanks the kids love it too!

 

[rjwiddows]

DURING WORLD WAR 11, I WAS YOUNG AND WORKED ON A FARM. WE WERE TOLD THAT THE NAVY AND FEEDING THE SERVICE MEN EGGS WERE SHIPPED AS WHOLE EGGS IN A CARTON. WE WERE TOLD NEVER TO WASH AN EGG BECAUSE IT WASHED OFF THE BLOOM AND THE EGG WOUILD NOT LAST LONG ENOUGH BEFORE IT WAS EATTEN. WE WERE TOLD TO USE A FINE SAND PAPER OVER A SPONG TO CLEAN THEM. I HAVE SEEN MANY PEOPLE RECOMEND USING SAND PAPER BUT NOBODY EVER SAY WHY. IS MY STORY TRUE?