Odd egg shell

[Trish1974]

I have a 21 week old golden comet pullet that started laying last Thursday, and has laid an egg every day since. Today the egg she laid has these weird bumps all over the shell, similar to dried paint spots. They are the same color as the egg and do not flake off. Is this common for new layers, or is it an indication she may be getting too much or not enough of a specific nutrient?

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

They look a little like calcium deposits on the egg or bits of extra shell. As your girls are new layers some egg deformities can occur until they get their egg laying machines in full working order. If they are acting normal and healthy I would not be too worried. Here is an article that I'm sure you will find helpful ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/common-egg-quality-problems

 

[carlf]

Not uncommon for hens of any age. Nothing to worry about.

 

[Trish1974]

Thank you both! That was a great article Yorkshire Coop. I'm saving it for future reference!

 

[aart]

Not too uncommon...I have had few who lay eggs with little glitches like that regularly and/or consistently.
It's not always some horrible disease or condition as that article implies.
Great pics BTW.