Chicken Keeping Secrets

Last week we addressed a question from Royce about whether egg shape is an indication of the sex of the chick. Thanks to all of you who responded. Below are a few of the responses that indicate the overall experience you all have had in regards to this…

“I have allowed hens to hatch out eggs according to shape and the round egg for hen and pointed egg for rooster was correct from my experience.” ~ Laura Fowler

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“A friend of mine purchases farm fresh eggs and recently has noted what looks like specks of blood – ever so tiny – usually near the yolk of her eggs. We are concerned does this mean the egg is not good for eating?” ~ Kim & Alechia Evans

Thanks for the question, this is a common concern.

Eggs that have blood spots in them may not look very appetizing but they are safe to eat.

Urban legend would tell you that these spots are the beginning of a developing chick, this is not so. (more…)