Hello, I've had some trouble with my White Pekin hen becoming egg-bound. A local breeder told me it is because she is obese. She is almost 6 months old and has been laying for 3 months. When she gets bound she stretches her back legs behind her and can't walk or get up. I have to wrap her in a warm blanket and dry until she can move again.
I'd like to know how I can prevent this from happening to her, it happens about every 3 weeks and when she does lay she lays a multiple yolk egg. In between onset she lays just fine.
Kate
I'd like to know how I can prevent this from happening to her, it happens about every 3 weeks and when she does lay she lays a multiple yolk egg. In between onset she lays just fine.
Kate