Wierd eggs.

[Silkies and succulents]

So today I got this egg from my OEGB, or one of the Partridge rocks.

Whats up with that?

 

[sourland]

Excessive calcium deposits for some reason. That's the most I have ever seen. Not certain as to the cause.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Check out pimples or sandpaper shells in this link. I'm not sure which that is.

Egg Quality Handbook

https://thepoultrysite.com/publications/egg-quality-handbook

The EQH is mainly for commercial operations but we can learn from it. If this is a rare event, I figure we are all entitled to an oops every now and then. If this become consistent then you might have a cause for worry. That egg is perfectly safe to use.

 

[CHlCKEN]

Those are calcium deposits, caused mainly by the intake of excess calcium, or stress. However, it’s also fairly common in young layers. It’s never really a reason for concern, unless it is a recurring issue, in which case that may indicate a defective shell gland.

 

[aart]

It's also rather slab sided.

 

[CHlCKEN]

It's also rather slab sided.

Just a funky egg. I suppose the shell gland was having an off day.

 

[0die]

I occasionally have an egg with some of that stuff. didn't know why. tasted fine to me.