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Finding imperfections in eggs

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by horsewishr, Oct 23, 2007.

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  1. Oct 23, 2007 #1
    horsewishr

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    Most of my eggs are perfect. But I did have one with a meat spot, and yesterday I found one with a gray area around the chalaza. Both eggs were very fresh.

    My question is this: is there a way to find these imperfections before I crack the egg open? It's not a big deal to me, but I want to make sure the eggs I give away are perfect. How do commercial egg operations only sell perfect eggs?
     
  2. Oct 23, 2007 #2
    M.J

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    you can candle them just as if you are candling a egg to see if it is fertal and you will see a dark spot if there is a meat spot or blood spot.
     
  3. Oct 23, 2007 #3
    homecatmom

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    what causes the meat spot or blood spot? Does it effect the egg and if you should eat it? Sorry, last question...Is it something the average person (not a "chicken person") would even notice? I guess today I am an inquiring mind.. [​IMG]
     

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