Odd Eggshell

[stubbornhill]

I have two leghorns, both of which lay on a regular basis. One of them however, always has stuff on the end of the egg. "Stuff" is not the technical term I am sure, but I don't really know what it is. It looks like tiny pieces of crushed egg shell, same color as her egg. Her shells are hard and a normal shape. It's not really a big deal to me, but I wouldn't want to sell or give away any of her eggs because of the way they look.

Any ideas what may be causing this? Thanks so much!

 

[gritsar]

Sounds like excess calcium build up, no big deal. The eggs are perfectly okay for eating or selling, if you have "country customers" that understand the workings of a laying hen.

Here's some info. that may be helpful to you in the future:

http://www.thepoultrysite.com/ourbooks/1/egg-quality-handbook/

 

[stubbornhill]

Thank you! That was helpful. I didn't really think it was a big deal, but was curious. And we are definately country people, so I guess I won't worry about it and keep on eating wonderful eggs. Have a blessed day!