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  1. deniseg79

    How to handle egg bound hen, new layer

    Just a quick update on our chickens. Two days after we had that egg bound episode with Peaches, her sister Cleopatra also became egg bound. We did the same procedure we did with Peaches and she is doing great as well. Both are now laying eggs regularly and appear to be quite healthy. We have...
  2. deniseg79

    How to handle egg bound hen, new layer

    To answer your question...... Yes a chicken can die from being egg bound. It sounds like your chicken that passed away was definetly egg bound by the behavior you mentioned. They only have about 48 hrs to live once that starts at the most to take care of the problem. Follow the advice we...
  3. deniseg79

    How to handle egg bound hen, new layer

    Thanks for all the kind words! Peaches is doing great!!! She is now eating and drinking well. She walks normally and appears to have recovered fully. We will keep you posted if anything changes. Thanks again to everyone for their comments on concern for Peaches.
  4. deniseg79

    How to handle egg bound hen, new layer

    Our chicken "Peaches" just started laying this week. She is 6 months old. She laid one egg 2 days ago. Then got bound up today. We are feeding her layers feed with some cruched oyster shells in it. She also has access to a lot of water. Shaded pen, well cared for. All the other chickens...
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