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I don't know about Terrianne, but I've never wormed mine. Been thinking I probably should. Wait till after molt? If I worm after they start laying again, are their eggs safe to eat?

My 4 hens (18 months old) are in the middle of molting too and I'm seeing a lot of watery poops too. In the coop and in the yard. I've seen them drop liquid poops 1st thing in the morning but don't watch all day. Hoping it's just normal for molting hens. Looking for answers too, so I'll be...

My orpingtons are laying extra large eggs now, every other day, and the whites are runny. Just starting to molt (I'm in SC) so thanks for the insight, aart.

Same here! Only 1 of my 4 that has started molting and she looks bad! Same symptoms: moves like she doesn't want to be touched, but eating well. Going to scramble her an egg right now! ❤️ (Also EE)

So gross. 🤢 But apparently gourmet dinner to them! Thanks.

O yes. The other 3? JEEEAALOUS!!! 😋

Whew, thanks!

So my hunter boss hen just caught a mouse. The others are trying to get it from her, of course. Could she get sick from eating it?? Should I take it away?? So gross....

It's worth watching and hoping. I'll read up on the illness and symptoms and watch her closely. Also planning to stop giving any treats or scraps to increase proper nutrition in their feed. Fingers crossed her eggs will improve. Thanks!

What is the treatment for MS? Does a vet need to diagnose?

I have noticed any symptoms like that - she seems s healthy and active as the others. I will watch a little closer though. (Maybe I just shouldn't compare her weight to the Orpingtons.) ;)

Good point! Sounds simple enough. I can easily darken the roost during the day, but will have to provide other nesting boxes for the others. I already have one 'satellite' egg box that the Orpingtons love using. Worth a try! Thank you.

Thank you. One of the articles above mentioned their laying recovery after molting... Sounds like a good idea, but I wonder about the stress it may cause separating her from the others for half the day and keeping her confined. But it might just work! Thanks again.... Will consider that.

Thank you for these great articles! A LOT of complicated detail in these studies, but they show that egg shell issues can be due to a myriad of issues. I might try changing a few things for my girls for another week or 2 before giving up on my sweet, gray, 'broken' chickie. If I do get rid of...