djjevons Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I have just found a large blood spot in an egg laid by my Legbar. Attached to it was a glutinous blob. We binned it as soon as we saw it. Can anyone give explain why this happens and am I likely to find more eggs in this state being laid by the same hen. I welcome your thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Welcome to the forum . Blood spots aren't anything to worry about, they just make the egg look a bit unpalatable. I occasionally find tiny ones but I tend to scoop them out and use the egg as normal. It shouldn't happen regularly so no need to worry! This quote from an old thread explains why they happen: Blood spots are caused by a small blood vessel rupturing during ovulation. The actual laying doesn't cause it. Straining during laying may also cause small vessels to rupture, but that shows as blood spots on the outside of the eggshell. They are more common in birds just starting to lay and in older birds. Size of the blood spot is only an issue if you are squeamish about eating blood! They won't do you any harm. One of mine often lays eggs with quite prominent blood spots in - I just spoon them out. I always crack eggs into a jug or cup before adding them to whatever I'm cooking (usually because I always manage to get loads of shell added as well) but it helps to be able to remove anything else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
