splodge88 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Why are some eggs speckled? I heard somewhere it's because of what the chicken's eat. Also, what about shades of colour - one of our chickens lays much darker eggs than the other two... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esta Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I'm not entirely sure, but my chickens lay pale dark and speckled eggs. I think it depends on what breed they are as to what the egg looks like but dont quote me on that Esta x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 The colour of the egg is a breed thing....and often so is speckling Occasionally it can be caused by spots of blood on the shell, from tiny internal bleeds as the egg passes along the oviduct, and will be peculiar to that hen. Also, very occasionally it can be an indication of a redmite infestation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
