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Tiny dark speck in showing up egg yolks

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by Blue Ridge Hillbilly, Sep 12, 2011.

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  1. Sep 12, 2011 #1
    Blue Ridge Hillbilly

    Blue Ridge Hillbilly Out Of The Brooder

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    I am have a number of eggs showing up with a tiny dark speck attached to the exterior of the egg yolk. These are barred rock pullets that have just started laying. I am feeding layer crumbles, whole corn, scratch and some oyster shells in a separate feeder. They get plenty of fresh water. I have 24 pullets and three roosters. The speck is showing up in about 1 out of 5 eggs. Any thoughts?
     
  3. Sep 12, 2011 #2
    Illia

    Illia Crazy for Colors

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    Absolutely nothing wrong with them, just little bits from inside the hen that fell off and entered the yolk. It happens. Nothing dangerous or inedible.
     

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