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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: dianemk73 on June 24, 2009, 18:21

Title: blood on egg
Post by: dianemk73 on June 24, 2009, 18:21

I have noticed one if not two of my hens have laid eggs with blood on the shell. Is this anything to worry about?

Title: Re: blood on egg
Post by: Boxfanman on June 24, 2009, 19:01

Little dots? If so could be red mite. Otherwise don't know, but would suggest to check hens vents after they have laid.

Title: Re: blood on egg
Post by: dianemk73 on June 25, 2009, 12:13

Not dots, more like smears

Title: Re: blood on egg
Post by: Boxfanman on June 25, 2009, 12:47

Don't know how many hens you have, but see if you can spot who it is and check her vent.

Title: Re: blood on egg
Post by: dianemk73 on June 25, 2009, 17:50

I will try that thanks

Title: Re: blood on egg
Post by: Caralou on June 25, 2009, 19:30

Were they very big eggs or unusual shapes? Give us a bit more info to work on and one of the chook wonders on here will know the answer :D One of mine had some blood on an egg after she lay a 113g - was huge - checked and no prolapse of the vent so decided she must have ad "piles" pushing it out that had caused the blood  ::)

Title: Re: blood on egg
Post by: Debz on June 26, 2009, 11:34

I have had it happen on a couple of occasions but the hen seemed fine.  It usually happened if she had a couple of days off then laid a biggish egg.  I guess I will know how they feel soon as my first baby is due in September  :blink:

Title: Re: blood on egg
Post by: dianemk73 on June 26, 2009, 16:30

Thanks for that information. By the way good look with your "hatchling"!!!