Eggshell color turning white or pale? Or is it a calcium-phosphorus absorption imbalance
An imbalance in calcium and phosphorus absorption can make eggshell color turn white or pale
In the body, calcium and phosphorus absorption have a synergistic effect, and an appropriate amount of phosphorus can promote calcium absorption. During the peak laying period, the calcium-to-phosphorus ratio is 5 to 6 to 1. According to reports, low phosphorus can increase eggshell thickness, which helps improve egg quality. Nutritional white-shell eggs are most commonly seen in laying hens in the early stage of laying, when large numbers of white-shell eggs and soft-shelled eggs appear, and they generally decrease gradually with increasing age and with the supplementation of vitamins, minerals, and calcium and phosphorus.