[dianemk73]

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

[Boxfanman]

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

[dianemk73]

Not dots, more like smears

[Boxfanman]

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

[dianemk73]

I will try that thanks

[Caralou]

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 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 

[Debz]

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:

[dianemk73]

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