Here’s what it means when an egg contains a red spot

3. It Doesn’t Mean the Egg Was Fertilized

A common myth is that a red spot means the egg started developing — that’s not true.

Fertilized eggs require incubation and warmth to develop; this spot forms long before that stage.

4. Why It’s More Common in Some Eggs

Older hens tend to produce eggs with more blood spots.

It’s also more visible in brown eggs, because their shells are darker and less filtered by factories.

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