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  1. hayley3

    I lost my first hen today

    When chickens pant excessively, it increases their respiratory rate that in turn, also influences egg laying. This is because the amount of ionized calcium in their body. For laying hens, since they require a high amount of calcium for eggshell formation, it often results in the increased...
  2. hayley3

    I lost my first hen today

    Just an odd thing to mention....when my SLW got very overheated her vent was pushed out. I freaked out but when she cooled off, her vent was back to normal. So was that just a rare oddity or is that something that happens when they get overheated. Could yours have been overheated?
  3. hayley3

    I lost my first hen today

    I would think you would notice thin egg shells if they were calcium deficient, have you seen any thin-shelled eggs? Are they overweight? Too much protein will also cause diarrhea, did she have a dirty backside?
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