Previous clear eggs now blood smeared

[aart]

Could an overly amorous rooster cause this issue?

No, chicken mating doesn't involve penetration that could damage to the vent.

Also, she is on the bottom of the pecking order…….if she’s over stressed, could that cause bloody eggshells?

Have you inspected her vent area to look for any wounds?
(I apologize if this has been covered in previous posts)

 

[smicara]

I am thrilled to say the last 4 eggs are clear. Only difference in care was introducing oyster shell so, I am attributing success to that. I so appreciate everyone’s suggestions and the kindness shown to me, as a newbie.
Thank you
Carol

 

[aart]

Only difference in care was introducing oyster shell so, I am attributing success to that.

Probably a coincidence.

 

[smicara]

Probably a coincidence.

What might you suppose caused it to clear up? I really want to continue with it to prevent recurrences.

 

[aart]

What might you suppose caused it to clear up? I really want to continue with it to prevent recurrences.

Blood on the outside of eggs is a fairly normal 'glitch' for new layers, or old ones. It's not something that can be prevented.

 

[smicara]

Blood on the outside of eggs is a fairly normal 'glitch' for new layers, or old ones. It's not something that can be prevented.

Thanks for the info.

 

[BDutch]

introducing oyster shell

Giving oyster shell on the side is good, even if its not the reason she healed.