Silkie Pullet laid a bloody egg?

[LemonyCatapult]

I have a Silkie who started laying about 2 months ago and today I found this bloody egg. She’s completely healthy and eating and drinking fine, no bloody stool whatsoever, just on the egg. Obviously it’s not a significant amount of blood but just checking if this is normal or not? I want to get a head start if it’s a sign of a sickness or anything!

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

It’s normal. Probably just a busted blood vessel. Nothing to worry about unless it’s a constant thing.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Not to worry. It happens from time to time. Any broken blood vessel in the oviduct between the uterus and the cloaca could have caused it.
I've never seen it cause a long term problem.
However, I've never had mature birds that small.

 

[LemonyCatapult]

It’s normal. Probably just a busted blood vessel. Nothing to worry about unless it’s a constant thing.

Thanks for the quick reply! I have 4 other hens that it has not happened to before so I wasn’t sure, but you’ve eased my mind!

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

Thanks for the quick reply! I have 4 other hens that it has not happened to before so I wasn’t sure, but you’ve eased my mind!

No problem! I know how stressful birds can be. I just ventured into ducks and I am nervous as I’ll get out!

 

[chickenE]

Keep an eye on her. Most likely normal though, especially with a bird that started laying fairly recently.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Very normal, especially with new layers.....