Could a hen disturbed while laying become egg bound as a result?

[ChickenFan]

I have had two egg bound hens in the last 2 1/2 weeks. They are getting calcium in the form of free choice oyster shell. They also get eggs w/ the egg shells and raw dairy.

They are getting plenty of sunlight so they should be getting enough vitamin D to utilize the calcium they are getting.

I have about 20 hens and 10 egg boxes but they really only like to use about 3. So sometimes they argue about who is going to sit on a nest.

I am wondering if somehow these two hens were interuped while laying and unable to lay???? Is that a possible or likely scenario and if so could that cause them to egg bind?

Thanks!

 

[cookinmom]

I don't know the answer to your question, but I've read here that black oil sunflower seeds are recommended to help prevent egg binding.

 

[ChickenFan]

Thanks. They get those every day.

 

[ella]

Yes, stress can cause them to become eggbound.

But, it's pretty common for hens to fight over nest boxes and they can delay laying for a few hours if they need to. It sounds like you're doing everything right...hopefully it's just a fluke that you got two in 2 weeks.

 

[ChickenFan]

Thank you.