dixie chick Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 The beautiful blue eggs laid by my Araucana have recently been spoiled by unsightly crusty lumps on the outside of the shell. It doesnt actually bother me - they still taste delicious, but the appearance os off putting for some people - my sons wont touch them - saying that they look like warts!!! Is there anything I am doing wrong to cause her to be laying eggs like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Nope - my Speckledy hen, who is around 4, lays eggs like this and I believe it's common in older hens, it's just part of the laying process. I'd keep those lovely blue eggs for yourself and sell them the other ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatalieC Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 i have this sometimes - I had read somewhere that it is calcium deposits on the shell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindafw Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I have a similar problem...I refer to it as sandpaper eggs...my deposits are small. These eggs are laid by a 'Problem' buff Orpington. She either lays these every other day for a fortnight before going broody or lays soft shelled eggs for a couple of weeks before starting the cycle again. Fed layers pellets, very occasional bread or fruit treat and plenty of grit and shell available. No help from me I am afraid but if you get answers I will be grateful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Just calcium deposits form a hen who has an over-active shell gland. Nowt you can do about it but enjoy the eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henergy Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I do get it occasionally too - when she bothers to lay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouldercroft Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Mavis often lays eggs that look like she's been painting the ceiling (white speckles) - eat them and enjoy them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
