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    Poopy Butt

    Thank you. We found a round worm several weeks ago but treated the flock with Safeguard. Just curious, how do you treat yours and is there a withdrawal period for eggs? Do you have a treatment schedule like preventative or is it when you see a worm ?
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    Poopy Butt

    I wasn't sure where to post this question as I am pretty sure that my hen is healthy. She is laying, eating, and seems to be a happy member of the flock. Her butt, on the other hand has poop hanging from it. She doesn't seem bothered by it at all. Due to cold temps here in the North East, I...
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    Egg Worries

    No, I was prepared to take a photo but when I broke it open, and just the yoke poured out, it didn't seem worthwhile at that point. The ultra thin membrane had no veins. I'm relieved, I guess? My ladies have been laying beautiful eggs with hard shells up until now. I did put oyster shells out...
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    Egg Worries

    I managed to retrieve it from the garbage before our sanitation company picked up this a.m. It appeared to have a thin translucent membrane. When I broke it, yolk spilled out.
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    Egg Worries

    Yes, I treated all of the hens because we didn't know which one had problems.
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    Egg Worries

    Liquid. 1 ounce per 15 pounds of feed.
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    Egg Worries

    I'm feeding them layer feed. I will add a separate container of oyster shell tomorrow. I recently treated the hens with Safeguard because I saw a roundworm in the stool. Thank you so much. I'll keep an eye out on the activity.
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    Egg Worries

    No, unfortunately not. I threw it away. It was need ball like consistency.
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    Egg Worries

    Yes, I probably do. I have some that I do not have an exact age on because I didn't raise them from chicks.
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    Egg Worries

    I was collecting eggs and found this today. It is spongy in texture and as you can see...a bit bloody. How concerned should I be ?
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    What breed is this?

    Thank you!
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    What breed is this?

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    What breed is this?

    It The eggs are very light green...pale
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    What breed is this?

    Yes, she is laying. We have several breeds so I wasn't sure who was laying the green eggs. Thanks!
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    What breed is this?

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