what causes blood spots?

[missourichickenmama]

Just wondering, also, are they edible?

 

[ThePolishPrincess]

Blood spots are basically from when the egg ruptures a blood vessel in the hen, I THINK! Not sure, so wait. They're totally safe to eat.

 

[digitS']

This is what the Georgia Egg Commission has to say about 'em.

I like the idea that they are an indication of freshness and disappear over time.

Steve