Eggs

[coosagirl]

Lately I have been seeing a little spot or two of blood in my chickens eggs, is this something to be worried about? I take very good care of my girls I would hate for anything to be wrong, I lost one a year ago....thanks

 

[Jucodeo]

Hey coosagirl I found a link to help you...
http://www.georgiaeggs.org/pages/bloodspots.html

Your eggs have the blood spot because it is fresh and safe to eat. It does not indicate that the egg is fertile.

I hope this helps and that your problem is solved! Have a great night and I hope you and your flock are doing well!
Justin

 

[drumstick diva]

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[Pork Pie]

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CT

 

[Cynthia12]

We see blood in our eggs once in a while..it's ok!

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi there

Nothing to worry about with these blood spots. As the yolk is released a part of the lining can some times come away with it and then become encased as the egg is formed. Here is a great article ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/common-egg-quality-problems
I'm sure you will find it most helpful

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

Occasionally when a yolk gets released at the start of the egg formation process, a tiny blood vessel get ruptured where the yolk formed and some of this blood ends up on the yolk or in the albumen (white). I wouldn't worry about it, unless it's a frequent occurrence in your flock. The article Yorkshire Coop linked for you above goes into more detail on the causes etc.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

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[Frindizzle]

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[Chicken Egg 17]

Hi and welcome to BYC I am glad you could join the flock.