Weird ridges on eggs

[Cooper703]

can someone tell me what causes this??

 

[TattooedChicks]

I thought I read on here that those ridges happen with excess calcium in their diet being excreted in those deposits.

 

[Cooper703]

Excess calcium huh?? I get only one like this every other week. And they are getting more bizarre

 

[Spookwriter]

Could be calcium, yes.

Also many other possible causes.

Same hen every time I assume? Age? Breed? General flock info.
Just a whole lot of variables we can't see.

Are you feeding extra calcium? Quit, see what happens.


Spook....no doctor

 

[Spookwriter]

I think I remember seeing somewhere that commercial production
eggs are sanded smooth. ?

 

[drumstick diva]

you could try the search box above. Put in "ridged eggs - causes."

 

[Cooper703]

Could be calcium, yes.

Also many other possible causes.

Same hen every time I assume? Age? Breed? General flock info.
Just a whole lot of variables we can't see.

Are you feeding extra calcium? Quit, see what happens.


Spook....no doctor

Yes...buff orpington...thinking the new scratch has calcium in it. Have to read the tag. Thanks

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Cooper703

Welcome!

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