Never seen this happen on my egg?!

[colette peters]

Probably just a glitch, can happen at any time.
Looks like excessive, and smeared on the way out, bloom.
Does it wash off?
Is it 'crusty'?

The egg is totally smooth and when I wash it, it gets chalky again.
And yes my hens are all very happy and healthy with no notice of starange behaviors.
I’ve had a few that I’ve saved. I’m very hands on with my girls.

 

[proudmommie31]

The egg is totally smooth and when I wash it, it gets chalky again.

Mine do that too

 

[Mosey2003]

It's just an excessive amount of bloom, unevenly applied. It happens a lot, nothing to worry about

 

[NinjaChicken617]

Any idea what may have been happening during egg production? Something I should be aware of? I thought to much calcium.

The hen is a 7 month old Delaware and seems to be very happy and healthy.

My 8 month-old black star's eggs frequently have variegated colors like that, although the contrast isn't quite as dramatic as yours. One of my RI Reds occasionally lays a multi-colored egg too. The shells are otherwise even and sturdy, and the eggs themselves are perfect when cracked open. I just assume it's a little glitch in the paint factory.

 

[SW31]

My maran, who’s just come out of moult, is doing the same thing. The two eggs she’s laid both have uneven colouring. Once everything’s settles down and she’s back into a normal layering rhythm I expect the shells will become more consistent.