oneyolktoanother Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 i have noticed on one of my eggs there is like speckels on it and when i rubbed it with some kitchen roll it was a blood colour none of the other eggs have it on them. I have poultry shiled the coop and red mited the chickens about a month ago. does anyone have any ideas? thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forge Cottage Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 We get that now and again. Sometimes lasts a couple of days. I don't think there is anything to worry about... Hey - Now you can use the speckly icon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneyolktoanother Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 ok thanks im a born worrier!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I'd go with red mites personally Double check the coop by going out after dark and looking with a torch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneyolktoanother Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 I'd go with red mites personally Double check the coop by going out after dark and looking with a torch i have checked the coop but can't see anything, would'net the other eggs have them on? i poultry shield the coop last week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Ooh, I'm glad this isn't just me this is happening to. Dorothy has been laying the occasional blood speckled egg, the others have been laying clean eggs. I have wiped every nook and cranny of the coop umpteen times to check for evidence of red mite, but the paper/finger/whatever is to hand always comes away clean. I have now drawn a blank. Maybe it's just one of those things?? (I will have a good blast round with the poultry shield this weekend to be sure though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
