kelschooks Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 .....was the bright red stuff inside the egg I cracked into my frying pan last night? The egg had all the usualy bits but in the white and all around the yoke was a red substance. I have no idea what it was. It is the one and only time it has happened and, touching lots of wood, none of the chickens seem unwell. Any ideas? Kelly x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Maybe it was a bit of blood or "laying tackle" that had come free and got inside the egg. If it happens again it might be worth trying to find out who laid it and checking her over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Occasionally, the hen has a small internal rupture when the ovum is released - that's what causes this. Just bin it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelschooks Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 Thank you for your fab insight as ever! Kelly x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
