Advice Needed

[coach723]

If it were EYP then likely antibiotics would be needed, I don't think it likely that the infection would clear up on it's own. If it only happened once, and cleared up I would be more inclined to suspect a glitch in the system, which can be caused by all sorts of things like stress (which encompasses a pretty broad range of causes), going in and out of lay, etc. Sometimes that happens and the cause is never known, if it's a one time thing then it may not be anything to worry about. If she seems fine now, I would just keep an eye on her and if you see any signs of illness then follow up right away.

 

[HappyDancin']

If it were EYP then likely antibiotics would be needed, I don't think it likely that the infection would clear up on it's own. If it only happened once, and cleared up I would be more inclined to suspect a glitch in the system, which can be caused by all sorts of things like stress (which encompasses a pretty broad range of causes), going in and out of lay, etc. Sometimes that happens and the cause is never known, if it's a one time thing then it may not be anything to worry about. If she seems fine now, I would just keep an eye on her and if you see any signs of illness then follow up right away.

I like hearing that! I was so worried at the time, I obviously researched and found the worst-case-scenario...

I've definitely been keeping an extra eye on her. Thanks for putting my mind (and over active imagination?) at ease

 

[coach723]

Last thought, do you provide oyster shell free choice all the time? Sometimes not enough calcium can cause egg issues, and soft shelled or shell less eggs can be difficult to pass and can make them feel bad. Needs can vary bird to bird based on age, breed, time of year, etc. so making sure they have it available all the time so they can get what they need can help, those that need it will take it. I no longer feed layer feed, but instead feed a flock raiser and provide the calcium this way only, I just put it in a separate feeder. Older hens need less because they lay less, younger hens tend to need more, roosters need little. And too much calcium can lead to problems as they age, like gout and kidney problems.