What's wrong with my egg?

[Krissycorn]

I have two laying Americauna's and my daughter just brought me an egg that is covered with white spots. I read that it could be caused by stress and we did just add a new flock of 6 chicks to my 3 lady birds. I'm new to raising chickens and I appreciate your feedback. What's the problem and how can I fix it. Here's the picture. Egg on left is normal. Egg on right is spotty.

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[wolfej9]

I had this happen a while ago, and I was doing quite a bit of reading trying to find out what was going on. Come to find out, it's pretty normal actually. I'm not an expert, but from what I understand it's likely extra calcium, and your layer is still a healthy hen. Regular watering might help, or even cutting back a little on any calcium supplements (like oyster shell) outside of your regular feed. The calcium deposits are described (in an extreme example) in this thread:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/common-egg-quality-problems

I think your hen is still just fine, personally.

Some of my girls eggs look like this from time to time as well.

 

[Chickenteacher]

No problems...your hen was just feeling extra artistic today!

 

[Krissycorn]

Thank you for your responses! That was the only egg to look so speckled. Every one since then has been normal. I guess she was feeling extra artistic.

and the only explanation I can come up with was the added stress from introducing new younger chickens into the group. I feel a lot better now!