My eggs are blue… is this normal?

[Japoniquail]

So, I had 2 females who were laying regularly and our “runt” who wasn’t laying at all - my 4 year old at the time chose her, what can I say?

We usually gather the eggs at night or in the morning and today, we were going to get them in the morning when I saw that there were 4! We haven’t missed a day and I only have 3 adult hens at the moment, so I know someone lay 2, but they’re extremely blue and rather fragile - I picked them up and 1 slightly cracked.

I know of the celadon gene but I’ve never seen them this blue… Is this too blue?

And is it safe to eat?

 

[lost-duckling]

idk but could be another mutation occurring in conjunction with or in place of the celadon gene causing an increased blue effect.
More than likely it is just an above average blue dose.
I do not see many images on google foe celadons that blue only like one or two.

 

[lost-duckling]

Also the birds diet could be causing increased pigmentation. What do they eat?

 

[Nabiki]

Those do not look like celadon eggs. They look to have extra bloom on them. If you rinse them, it will probably come off.

 

[Japoniquail]

Also the birds diet could be causing increased pigmentation. What do they eat?

Thank you! They eat a a mixture of layer and crumble - the layer with 30% calcium I think and the crumble with 28% or 30% protein - not sure as I made sure it was at least 28%. I get it locally.

My other birds do not make this color eggs - they’re all usual. This is new and likely from the runt as she was the only one not laying until these 2 popped up.

 

[Japoniquail]

Those do not look like celadon eggs. They look to have extra bloom on them. If you rinse them, it will probably come off.

Thank you! And yes. I agree. I’ve seen a celadon egg in person, and it was rather white looking with a slight blue tint to it.

I tried washing it as you suggested though, and nothing came off. I then cracked them open to see what’s inside. Here are some pictures - I took a video of washing them and cracking them, but still blue, and cracked even more when I washed it, so very thin shells - these would be her first eggs though, so I’m guessing it’s possible it’s just a weird fluke? I will continue to monitor her but find these blue eggs very odd.

On a side note, my husband still wants to eat them. Hopefully they’re safe

 

[BrandonsBirbs]

Thank you! And yes. I agree. I’ve seen a celadon egg in person, and it was rather white looking with a slight blue tint to it.

I tried washing it as you suggested though, and nothing came off. I then cracked them open to see what’s inside. Here are some pictures - I took a video of washing them and cracking them, but still blue, and cracked even more when I washed it, so very thin shells - these would be her first eggs though, so I’m guessing it’s possible it’s just a weird fluke? I will continue to monitor her but find these blue eggs very odd.

On a side note, my husband still wants to eat them. Hopefully they’re safe

Are you from the UK? These look like the Moon ridge farm blue quail eggs! Unfortunately the farm has closed due to bird flu wiping their flock but it was a long-term project of theirs and they produce VERY blue eggs alike these (still not that bright though lol). I'd think it's their first few eggs, see how they are in a week's time.

I don't see why they wouldn't be safe to eat, wonder if they taste like blue raspberry

 

[BrandonsBirbs]

Thank you! They eat a a mixture of layer and crumble - the layer with 30% calcium I think and the crumble with 28% or 30% protein - not sure as I made sure it was at least 28%. I get it locally.

My other birds do not make this color eggs - they’re all usual. This is new and likely from the runt as she was the only one not laying until these 2 popped up.

For adults you don't need more than 20% protein, low as 14% is fine. You want around 3.5% calcium but lower is fine just feed them the eggshells after you've dried and crushed them.

 

[Japoniquail]

Are you from the UK? These look like the Moon ridge farm blue quail eggs! Unfortunately the farm has closed due to bird flu wiping their flock but it was a long-term project of theirs and they produce VERY blue eggs alike these (still not that bright though lol). I'd think it's their first few eggs, see how they are in a week's time.

I don't see why they wouldn't be safe to eat, wonder if they taste like blue raspberry

Thank you! I’m in Hawaii.
I will monitor it and see what else she lays. It was so surprising to see though as it’s so blue, haha

 

[Japoniquail]

For adults you don't need more than 20% protein, low as 14% is fine. You want around 3.5% calcium but lower is fine just feed them the eggshells after you've dried and crushed them.

Thank you. I’ll see what else they have in stock