Speckled Egg??

[snow5164]

Ewww why microwave I just wash them and let them air dry on there own

I microwave them to dry them out, only 30 seconds and they are dry and crunchy.

 

[chicks are life]

OK just all those radiation waves

 

[aart]

Can the spots be washed off @aart ? Now I'm wondering if that's what's on my eggs. I have them once in awhile like the first pick that was posted. Not as many specs though. But mine will come off eventually when washing.

Some speckles will wash off, just like some coatings can be fragile, (often marans and wellies are easily scratched off), but most will not.
But I don't wash many eggs, and certainly don't scrub them with anything abrasive.

 

[rIrs roost]

Some speckles will wash off, just like some coatings can be fragile, (often marans and wellies are easily scratched off), but most will not.
But I don't wash many eggs, and certainly don't scrub them with anything abrasive.

Thanks aart. I try not to wash any but some people want them washed. I've told them that there's a protected coating that would be best not washed. But others don't mind an occasional little bit of poo. Most of the time they're clean looking anyway unless they all cram in one box at the same time. lol

 

[Lazy Farmer]

Thin shelled eggs are pretty common in new layers.


Ear lobes ...on a wellie pullet no less.

'Speckled' eggs can happen for several different reasons...very few of which are a 'problem'.
Can be caused by:
Excess or uneven pigment coating.
Excess or uneven cuticle(bloom).
Excess calcium deposits.
Porous eggs can appear speckled.
Some birds lay them consistently, some only once in awhile.
The pigment or bloom can change appearance when wet, then change back when dry again.


As long as bird is getting a good diet and is healthy in every other way, it is no cause for concern.

I have always believed it was bloom related, without researching. We have thick shells, so I ruled out lack of calcium. Only on brown eggs as well. We have a wide variety of breeds sharing boxes so we never tracked down which breed drops the speckled ones. It is what it is until we get some softies.. Then it needs to addressed.
Good topic btw!
FC

 

[Lazy Farmer]

Thanks aart. I try not to wash any but some people want them washed. I've told them that there's a protected coating that would be best not washed. But others don't mind an occasional little bit of poo. Most of the time they're clean looking anyway unless they all cram in one box at the same time. lol

I try to leave the bloom as much as possible. I am constantly changing hay in the boxes to control the poo from touching the eggs. It is a chore but washing off bloom eliminates the natural bacterial barrier.
I sell eggs so fast I should not be concerned about shelf life, but I guess I am a fanatic for freshness.

 

[aart]

Thanks aart. I try not to wash any but some people want them washed. I've told them that there's a protected coating that would be best not washed. But others don't mind an occasional little bit of poo. Most of the time they're clean looking anyway unless they all cram in one box at the same time. lol

I only sell the ones without poop, those I use and wash just before using.

I have always believed it was bloom related, without researching.

Usually the lighter colored speckles are excessive bloom, darker speckles are pigment.

 

[chicks are life]

X2

 

[Trish1974]

My black jersey giant ALWAYS lays a speckled egg just like that, and from what I've read she shouldn't. Oh well, who knows. I think they are pretty. Enjoy the diversity!

 

[debid]

My mom's Australorp lays a darker brown than most Marans. I don't think chickens read the manual.