tdarr4131
In the Brooder
- Apr 26, 2018
- 6
- 14
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Hello everyone! This is my first time posting to the site. I am a new and VERY inexperienced chicken mom that needs some advice. My chicken laid a normal egg this morning (she lays almost everyday and I’ve never gotten a weird or soft egg). This afternoon I noticed she had an eggshell hanging from her bottom and when I tried to pull it out it wouldn’t come out easily. It was a hard normal feeling shell, not soft. She was eventually able to get it out but all afternoon she kept squatting like she was trying to poop or lay an egg. Nothing ever came out but a little bit of yellowish white liquid. She’s still eating and drinking but not quite acting herself. Ive been searching the forums but I’m not sure what I need to do. I’m worried it may turn into peritonitis. Most answers I saw suggested either an epsom soak or a white vinegar soak or flush but I don’t know which one would be best. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to get my hands on any antibiotic because I’m not sure we have a “chicken doctor” in town. Also, is there a reason why she would she lay a normal egg this morning and lay another eggshell this afternoon?
I’m sorry if this post is a little long winded, I’m just very worried about my chicken. She found my yard a few months ago after a bad storm and never left so now she’s part of the family and I hate to see her not acting herself. Thank you in advance for any advice!!
I’m sorry if this post is a little long winded, I’m just very worried about my chicken. She found my yard a few months ago after a bad storm and never left so now she’s part of the family and I hate to see her not acting herself. Thank you in advance for any advice!!