Is this safe to eat?

[Jman45]

i was about to scramble some eggs when I saw this in the yolk... is it fine?

 

[HuskerHens18]

It's never stopped my family from eating them. I'm sure it's fine. I think it's just a blood spot formed inside the hen.

 

[coach723]

Perfectly fine to eat, just a mild 'yuck' factor. That's a blood spot, just a mild glitch in the system. Here is more info: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2013/02/what-are-those-spots-in-my-farm-fresh-eggs.html

 

[ashlierami]

View attachment 1453360 i was about to scramble some eggs when I saw this in the yolk... is it fine?

Looks like blood spot. They are safe to eat although the appearance isn't so appetizing. You can scoop off the red part and cook as normal or eat it as is. I have done both and I'm certainly fine.

 

[Lazy Farmer]

When you get a chance, read thru this article on BYC:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/common-egg-quality-problems.65923/#comment-502827
It has helped me tremendously. You can bookmark the page for future reference.

 

[emmyn74]

Yes...my chickens have this a lot in their eggs..

 

[cornfedhogedito]

That is what I consider blood spots. I posted this question today.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/shrapnel-inside-eggs.1257136/

 

[cornfedhogedito]

Perfectly fine to eat, just a mild 'yuck' factor. That's a blood spot, just a mild glitch in the system. Here is more info: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2013/02/what-are-those-spots-in-my-farm-fresh-eggs.html

Thanks that answered my post! I will go out on a limb and say that those spots are not related to feed issues as I have been using the same brand for 4 years and this just started doing this. My flock has 17 month Olds and 1 two year old and 4 three year old and 1 four year old. So since they all have been laying for at least a year I also think it is an age issue and it's either the RR's or Australorps.

 

[GodofPecking]

You can eat those eggs, they are safe. If too many parts fall off your egg production equipment at home and wind up in your food, the usual cure is to eat the production equipment,