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My barred rock did this today. Different bird than the one that laid the lash egg. The barred rock normally has thin shelled or soft eggs, but never weird like this. I’m at a total loss for what’s going on. She was on doxycycline for 3 weeks until last week. Thoughts?

So this happened tonight. No pus, just looks like egg white inside the small one & nothing inside the big piece of shell. But she’s very perky for this time of night. Just grooming away. But I still worry about what these repeats mean for her health long term.

That’s such a relief!! I can’t believe I’ve never heard that before. :) I spend so much time watching them. Aww I bet your half naked girl is adorable. ;)

Wrong photo before! Oops.

I discovered that the more submissive duck in the other pen has some pen feathers showing too! (Pic below) So I bet my yard is about to be covered in feathers! Here’s a better picture of the first drake’s pin feathers also:

A little sad this morning. She seems down in spirits & less food motivated. Our poop has been all over the map & im attributing it to the extras she’s getting right now with meds, etc. Canned cat food, a little canned salmon, cottage cheese, yogurt, bread (with meds...it’s the Only reliable...

YES! I wondered if that’s what he was doing. It sounds like my dog when she’s about to throw up. :sick So that’s a normal thing? I was hoping it didn’t mean he had a sinus issue.

Great!!!! :thumbsup:yesss::ya I’m so relieved!! I love these little comedians!!

If you zoom in hopefully you can see all the white pin feathers. He has a whole new row coming in! His behavior is much more normal today. Lots of little feathers in the pool since this morning. But if it was him at least he was able to get out!

This is the best photo I could get before the downpour started this morning. :oops:

You’re very sweet! :hugs I’m good at asking lots of questions. ;) I am in the same boat! Have always said I’m not sure I would have any yardbirds left if it weren’t for BYC! I happened upon it on a web search & I’m so glad I did.

Okay now I feel much better!! My yard has definitely been looking as though I should have a missing duck! I have to say...I Love this forum! Everyone here is always so willing to help!! I wish I was knowledgeable enough to be helpful in return. ;)

I tend to agree with you! That’s what my gut tells me. I’m just extra paranoid bc of the chicken issues. I still have a chicken in the hospital (my bathroom!), so I’m on high alert for illness. ;)

When I tried to check for pests by myself yesterday, it would’ve been comical if I hadn’t felt bad for stressing him out. :hmm Maybe I can recruit some help tomorrow before he goes to work.

The drakes do fight & attempt to mate on occasion, but I’ve actually noticed less fighting lately. And way more feathers missing than when they were fighting regularly.