She was doing so well yesterday that I put her back in with the rest of the flock to see how she would do. She acted normal, taking on all comers and wining! Spent the night with the rest of the hens and was acting fine this morning. I just now found her on the nest in the process of laying and...
I just checked under her belly and can't feel anything that might be an egg. I had a look at her vent and she seems to be able to pucker it in and out with no trouble. Her poop looks normal. She seems to be alert and normal acting. I'll keep her in the house and in the kennel tomorrow and see if...
I did not check for any eggs yet. Trying to picture the bath..You were working with a goose so I can see having it float in the bath but with a chicken? Am I just trying to get enough water to get the belly warm?
Thanks. I set her in a bucket of warm water for about 10 minutes, covered her head with a towel and laid her on her back/side and then smeared some olive oil on a latex glove and was able to slowly push it back in. When it popped back in it obviously caused a little discomfort. I only stayed in...
Just noticed this on my bird this morning. She jumped into a nest and stayed awhile but then jumped off without laying an egg. Washed her up and took this picture.