Sadly, a few days ago we had to cull our RIR. About 2 months ago she started exhibiting symptoms of laying internally (floppy comb, watery/pale yellow stools, swollen abdomen, etc). At one point we didn't think she would pull through as it was clear she was fighting off some infection...
Well, it is a Christmas miracle! After 4 long months she finally laid today!!! I can't believe it. I will savor that egg for sure! Thanks for all the comments:)
Her feathers are gorgeous...she never really got any bald spots so I am having a hard time figuring out whether or not the new feathers have all come in (especially towards her back side). I did feel on her underbelly quite a few shafts.
Now that you mention the comb - it is still pale and...
Our Americana is close to 2 years old. Around the end of July she started the molting process - feathers were everywhere for several weeks and she stopped producing all together. It has now been close to 4 months and I am not finding any loose feathers in the yard and have not been for about a...