Thinking of you and Ethel... how has she been since the lash egg?
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My Maggie was 18 months old when she had two large lash ‘eggs’. She lives for just over two years after that and even went back to normal laying.Any thoughts on how much more time we might have with her and what I need to be looking for to know when her time is up?
I tried the link but I think it was a private conversation so I couldn’t read it.I am sorry that Ethel laid a lash egg. I do not have any experience with that but I do have experience with implants. My black sex link Jolene had EYP or internal laying. I had put her on the implant but it was too late and she didn't recover. As sad as it was she died with us in her coop the way she wanted to go. I did help another BYC friend with advice on implants and her hen Mocha lived to the ripe age of six! So a much more successful situation. Please read this post for further information.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/conversations/implant-for-eyp.1196946/
She seems to be herself. Still eating well and talking to us as usual.Thinking of you and Ethel... how has she been since the lash egg?
Glad to hear that! This time of year you will see egg production increase due to the longer days and natural cycle of a hen wanting to have spring babies. I would try not to worry and enjoy every day with her continuing to do what you do because it is obviously working! If you couldn't read the link I provided, please try the below. If you have any questions on the implant feel free to message me directly. Please tell Miss Ethel I say hello!She seems to be herself. Still eating well and talking to us as usual.
That is on her own. We did tube feed her for a little while til life got so busy I rarely have time to even turn around. We are monitoring her weight closely and her behavior, as I am very concerned about this salpingitis and the fact it is egg laying season.Go Ethel Go! That is a starting to sound like a much healthier weight. Is that all on her own or are you still tube feeding her? I am happy to hear the progress she is making!