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  1. ChickenCanoe

    Hen not laying, acts normal, tail up, but i feel a bulge below vent

    I wouldn't worry about the dearth of eggs but the lump concerns me. You have some good avian pathologists you may want to contact for advice. Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (Main) 300 West Drake Road, Building C Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-1644 Phone: 970-297-1281...
  2. ChickenCanoe

    Hen not laying, acts normal, tail up, but i feel a bulge below vent

    That is definitely a potential problem. What state are you in? The space between the pelvic bones doesn't change overnight. It is a gradual response to hormonal signals.
  3. ChickenCanoe

    Hen not laying, acts normal, tail up, but i feel a bulge below vent

    Have you checked the space between the pointy pelvic bones? If the space has narrowed, that is a sure sign that molting is imminent and the autumn/early winter egg break is on. Often the comb will lighten and shrivel somewhat...
  4. ChickenCanoe

    Hen not laying, acts normal, tail up, but i feel a bulge below vent

    As @Eggcessive said, there may be nothing wrong. It is almost 2 1/2 months after summer solstice and a 1 .5 year old bird should be getting ready to molt. That will almost always stop ovulation.
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