Green egg whites

[cottontail farm]

I've had chickens for years and this is a first. Twice this week I've hardboiled banty eggs and peeled them to find one with a green "white". I believe this is only affecting one hen. They cannot free range due to hawks so it's not something she's getting into weed wise. The eggs are being cooked the day after lay so they 're very fresh.
Help?

 

[ButtonHoarder]

Did you boil them any different than usual?

 

[cottontail farm]

Did you boil them any different than usual?

No. And it's only been 2 eggs out of about 20 that have had green whites.

 

[Brooks_]

Where do you think green eggs and ham come from?

Seriously tho, no clue.

 

[ButtonHoarder]

No. And it's only been 2 eggs out of about 20 that have had green whites.

That’s really weird. Sorry I have no idea

 

[Lemon-Drop]

If they’re bantam eggs and you cook them for the same amount of time as big eggs.... maybe they’re overcooked or something? I know with yolks that can be the case (kind of greyish) but I honestly have no clue. Good luck!

 

[Eggcessive]

I would crack open the eggs before cooking, so that you could see if that is happening to others. Take a picture if you find another.

 

[Eggcessive]

This article has some info about green egg whites:
https://thisnzlife.co.nz/5-common-egg-imperfections-and-what-they-say-about-your-chickens/

 

[cottontail farm]

I would crack open the eggs before cooking, so that you could see if that is happening to others. Take a picture if you find another.

I absolutely will crack them into a separate bowl, it looks really gross. and then I will take a picture and share it. Lol.

 

[cottontail farm]

This article has some info about green egg whites:
https://thisnzlife.co.nz/5-common-egg-imperfections-and-what-they-say-about-your-chickens/

Well this is interesting! According to this green whites can be caused by an excessive of riboflavin... google that and you get spinach. The hens have been geting a lot of spinach lately! I wonder if you solved it? Thank you!