What Causes Blood Spots In Eggs?
Finding blood in an egg yolk can be off-putting, but it’s not necessarily a cause for concern – for you or your hens. An egg blood spot can happen due to a variety of reasons.>Often, blood spots are caused by the rupture of a blood vessel on the yolk’s surface during formation, usually due to fluctuations in a hen’s hormones.Sometimes, a hen’s reproductive system experiences minor bleeding, leading to a bit of blood entering the egg as it’s formed.In rare cases, nutritional deficiencies or diseases affecting the hen’s reproductive system can lead to blood being present in her eggs.
Blood Spot In Egg White
Finding blood in egg white is less common than in the yolk, but also happens for similar reasons. Just like in the yolk, blood spots can appear in the egg white due to the rupture of blood vessels during the egg formation process.
Blood In Entire Egg
At times, when larger blood vessels rupture, blood can spread throughout the entire egg, giving the egg white a faint pink or red hue. This is more rare, but is still a natural part of the egg-laying process.
While finding blood throughout the entire egg may be alarming, it’s important to note that it doesn’t necessarily mean the egg is unsafe to eat. However, it’s a good idea to inspect the egg closely. If the blood is accompanied by any unusual odors, textures, or colors, it’s best to throw away the egg.
