Mottled or glassy shells
Description
When parts of the egg shell are translucent, it appears mottled or glassy. Such shells can also be thin and fragile.
The egg in the photograph has been placed over a bright light . This is the way it would look to a candling operator.
Incidence
The incidence is variable. Such eggs are not usually downgraded unless the condition is very obvious or the shells are thin.
| Cause | Control |
|---|---|
| Failure of the egg shell to dry out quickly after laying, which is made worse by: |
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| High humidity in the layer shed | The shed must be well ventilated. |
| Crowding | Avoid overstocking. |
| Disease | Make sure that layer stock come from parent stock vaccinated against infectious bursal disease. |
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