Maybe she does not ingest enough, some hens just do not like oyster shells.Yes, always
You could give her some extra calcium +VitD3+VitK for several days to see if this helps.
Is she still laying?
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Maybe she does not ingest enough, some hens just do not like oyster shells.Yes, always
They are so cute. I hope she recovers from this illness. Good she has a steadfast friend for moral support.Daisy playing nurse maid, they are always together
The most likely explanation given the information you have supplied is that your hen has a reproductive disorder. Salpingitis is a common problem, but there are unfortunatley other reproductive tract problems that could lead a hen to behave in the manner you describe.
Coccidiosis is a possiblity, but unlikely I would have thought. Coccidiosis would not be responsible for the shell less eggs you mention.
Once a hen has contracted oviduct/reproductive disorders it is unlikely that a course of intibiotics will solve the problem unfortunately. Such disorders are in general terminal unless treated by implanets, or organ removal to prevent further egg production.
The best option is to find a vet that specialises in avian health.
If vet care is not an option then the kindest thing you can do is put the hen out of her misery. Attempting to treat an undiagnosed complaint with a random course of antibiotics is likely to prolong her suffering.
I'm sorry to not be able to write something more positive. The recovery rate for complaints of this nature is very low without specialised vet care. A brief read about the topic on these forums and other dealing with avian health will make this apparent.
Sorry for the late reply, she is back to her normal self, has just gone through a molt so looks a bit scrawny and scruffy but yesterday I found anither lash egg in the coop, thats three she has laid now so it does not look good long term for her. She is happy and otherwise healthy so all I can do is hope. I now have three chickens not laying, and possibly two of them never to lay againHow is you hen doing?
In case she still is struggling with crop issues: https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/