The previous owner told me I had an Easter Egger, not sure about this but what I need is confirmation on the sex. I have a suspicion it may be a Roo. Please comment. I can return it if not a pullet. It has been the most flighty chicken ever. Afraid of it's own shadow. My experience has...
Thanks, I would try to go out before they left the roost and see who was where. as of today 10/24/25 I do not have this problem. However, my suspect has laid an egg with a wavy shell, and as of today, there are very large eggs with a heavier liquid on them. So, Im getting eggs, and she may or...
Thank you for the reply. She is about 3 years old. by todays date, 10/24/25, I don't see anymore soft eggs in the area. My previous cullings were sickness, one from a young pullet and me a newbie; the other two just didn't eat anymore and were suffering. I had it in me to cull, couldn't do a...
Hello BYC enthusiasts! I was wondering if anyone had any tricks to find out who in the flock, (I only have 6 hens) is laying softies and I believe eats some of it. I saw the possible culprit sitting in the nest box, but when I go out about an hour later, she has left an empty nest and just...
Thank you for your kind response and information. I went out not knowing what to expect today, and saw a very soft eggshell shed. She is happily walking around, scratching with the girls and EATING!!! So, we keep learning and this is my best source! thanks!
I have a 18 month hen who has not eaten, crop is soft and 'full', poop really loose, and somewhat lethargic. Administered Nutri-Drench. So, I expected her to be gone, but she's here this morning 7/18/25. I had experience with water belly and took a 16g needle to her. Egg yolk came dripping...