Question about my marans eggs

[NancyDz]

I have two marans hens that started laying in November. When they first started laying
I would get very dark brown eggs, now the eggs are a little lighter but have darker spots all
over them. Is this normal? They don't consistently lay the spotted eggs but probably 3 out of 5 eggs are the spotted ones. I have 2 australorps and 2 easter eggers also but the marans eggs are the only spotted ones.

Thanks!

Nancy

 

[cat]

Mine lay some very dark ones and then as the weeks go by I get lighter ones with dark freckles a couple of times a week. I tried changing grit and feed etc and it makes no difference so I think its normal.

 

[futurefarmer08]

Hi,
I know you are probably looking for an answer from someone with more experience. However, I have read that the freckles are actually a desireable trait! What is the background color of the egg? Is it still relatively dark? I think from all the pics I have looked at and breeder descriptions that this is pretty normal and even desireable.

I don't think it is something you can change? There is my two cents. I am sure others with more knowledge can set me straight but it doesn't seem like something to be concerned with,,,hopefully!

 

[skeeter9]

Yep, it's perfectly normal, and nope, you can't change it. That's one of the things I love about my Marans eggs.

 

[NancyDz]

Thanks for the responses. It doesnt really bother me but some of the friends I give eggs to
have asked if they are supposed to be like that.. and I didnt know what to answer hehehee


Nancy