Trying to distinguish my eggs

[thing1thingvu]

Hi everyone,

So I'm trying to separate out my eggs so I can get a head count of how many/which chickens are laying. Below is how I sectioned them out...does it seem safe to say three chickens are laying?

 

[thing1thingvu]

Here are some more pics after we got one just now...it looks like we may have all 4 laying? One egg is speckled but the same shape and size as another that seems to have a light band around it...any thoughts





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[WalkingOnSunshine]

Since things like calcium deposits (the white speckles) and even egg size can change from day to day, a better indicator is what the hen looks like. Does she have a nice, plump, red, slightly waxy looking comb? Is her vent soft and moist? Can you fit three fingers between the pelvic bones?

Here's a very helpful video:

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

You could also put a couple of drops of food coloring in their vents. Use a different color for each girl. When the eggs are laid, they'll have a little smudge of dye on them, which will tell you who laid what.

Its not a fun task, but if you must know and don't have time to watch...

 

[thing1thingvu]

Do calicium spots mean that they need more calcium?

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

No, it means they have some extra