She is about 18mos. She eats a special mix of food provided by local farmer. My friend raises chickens (has over 80) and that is the same feed she gives hers. she also has oyster shells. Did not see any injury, unless it’s internal. She is pushing likes she wants to lay.
Do you feel an egg? It could be a lash egg shes struggling with but it impossible to know.
Cracked corn, grains, etc. not exactly sure. I can’t feel anything, but haven’t really done a thorough exam.
You would be able to feel it if she was bound, a lash egg not so much. How do her eyes look? Ask your friend what's in the food, it's very difficult to formulate successful homemade feeds that have the required nutrition for chickens. Her symptoms also could be a sign of vitamin deficiency.
i just don’t think that is the case here, only because my friend has fed her 80 to 100 chickens this mix for years and she is very particular. I’ve also been feeding my flock this for 18 months. I’m still a newbie, so correct me if I’m wrong.
You might have to lube up a finger and feel around, it could be a lash egg or a soft shelled egg. Here's some info on egg binding.
I think she has a wing injury. Her right wing is tight against her body, while her left wing is more in a drooping position. See photo.
We tried feeling for an egg this afternoon. Nothing.
