Rotten Egg?

[Scott Allen]

Couldn't decide what forum to put this one in.
I gather eggs every afternoon, wash them and let them dry, then put them in the fridge.
I gave my parents a dozen from the past two days and they found a rotten egg in the bunch. I don't understand how that could have happened. They were handled in a timely manner and kept refridgerated within a half hour of washing. Any ideas of what might have happened? Thanks!

Scott

 

[gamebirdsonly]

Maybe it was buried under the bedding and it got uncovered when the hens went into the nesting area

 

[Scott Allen]

I guess it could be a possiblity, but I only have 3 nesting boxes (6) hens, so not a very good chance of missing an egg. Still could've though.... Thanks!

Scott

 

[Kittyf]

What do they mean by rotten? Maybe just a meat spot?

 

[Scott Allen]

No the yellow had run throughout, the white was a dull gray color and it smelled rotten.

Scott