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## 🐔 Why Do Red Spots Appear?
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To understand red spots, a quick look at how an egg forms helps:
1. **Egg formation:** Eggs develop inside a hen. The yolk is released from the ovary and travels through the oviduct, where egg white (albumen) and the shell are added.
2. **Blood vessel rupture:** Occasionally, a tiny blood vessel on the yolk’s surface ruptures as it forms — resulting in a blood spot.
3. **Natural variation:** Like freckles on people, some eggs just naturally have these spots.
A few reasons red spots may appear include:
* **Young or older hens:** Younger hens may have immature reproductive systems, which can lead to more blood spots.
* **Genetics:** Some chickens are more prone to blood spots than others.
* **Environmental stress:** Heat, stress, or abrupt changes in diet may contribute to more frequent blood spots.
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## 🍽️ Are Red Spots Safe to Eat?
