Mystery eggs

[chickenmapa]

I have been getting a few eggs with holes in them! Like a worm or something went in the egg. I saw somewhere that it can be a sign of too much calcium, my quitsion is if I'm feeding them layer feed and house scraps what am I supposed to do! I've been told that scratch is only a snack and should not be fed on a regular basis, please HELP!

 

[familyfarm1]

Here is an article that may help you: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/common-egg-quality-problems
I personally feed my hens layer feed and scraps and don't have any problems so I don't think that with that food they get to much calcium, but then again I'm not a pro at this.

 

[speckledhen]

I have been getting a few eggs with holes in them! Like a worm or something went in the egg. I saw somewhere that it can be a sign of too much calcium, my quitsion is if I'm feeding them layer feed and house scraps what am I supposed to do! I've been told that scratch is only a snack and should not be fed on a regular basis, please HELP!

Could be a few things. Sometimes, if a tiny spot of excess calcium deposits on the surface and is scraped away, it will leave a hole to the membrane. It's not too much calcium, just the way it deposits on the egg.

 

[chickenmapa]

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Could be a few things. Sometimes, if a tiny spot of excess calcium deposits on the surface and is scraped away, it will leave a hole to the membrane. It's not too much calcium, just the way it deposits on the egg.
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Okay thanks! Are they safe to eat then?

 

[chickenmapa]

Thanks! I think I understand what's happening. I had noticed a bit of calcium build up on eggs before. All my hens lay in the same place,( not sure why) so they probably have scratched off the calcium leaving the hole. I guess I will try gathering the eggs more often in the day and see if it still happens.

 

[speckledhen]

If they don't have poop on the hole and the membrane hasn't been compromised, if you collect them soon after they're laid, I'd say they are safe to eat. I have one hen who sometimes has a tiny hole right at the pointy end where the shell didn't quite close up. I've never had issues eating those, as long as they are clean out of the nest.