What's on this egg?

[NancyDz]

One of my EE lays eggs that have something on the shell, it's hard to take a pic of
with my camera but here it is:

It's not on every egg but probably two a week . Is it a calcium deposit or something?
Is there something I can do to prevent it? Let me know what you think.

The egg inside seems fine and looks normal.


Thanks

Nancy

 

[98 gt]

looks like excessive calcium... may return to normal in a few days.

 

[NancyDz]

Seems weird that only one of my hens out of 6 would have it and not the others? Is there
something I should do different to prevent it?


thanks

Nancy

 

[gritsar]

I agree. Looks like excess calcium.
Individual hens may eat more calcium and/or process calcium different than others.
This site explains the most common defects:

http://www.thepoultrysite.com/ourbooks/1/egg-quality-handbook/

Look for "pimples" on eggs.

 

[Hens_And_Chicks]

It's a pre-decorated Easter Egg - you just need to color it!

 

[sandypaws]

dont worry.. it is just the ALIENS messing with you....

 

[Enchanted Sunrise Farms]

That's kinda cool looking. But i hope it is not a problem for your hen. It can't feel comfortable coming out.

 

[NancyDz]

Quote:
Thanks for that link. After reading some of the causes and ruling most out. I realize that yesterday I went in the coop to clean right when the EE that lays those eggs was in the nest box, she got up and didnt lay an egg and then this morning she laid that egg. It says that rough or sandpaper eggs can happen when they are disrupted from laying... OOPS!
Also a shortage of water and I had that happen the day before last when my well had some issues and their automatic waterer didnt refill. So they went about a half day without water before I noticed. I wasnt too worried though as it was pouring rain and there was a few puddles here and there but it can affect it too...


Thanks for everyone's input!