Egg bound

[BedRock Farm Ladies]

I have a hen, Dora who had egg bound recently, luckily she pulled through, but I have dealt with egg bound before and the other case wasn’t so good and the hen didn’t make it. Is there any way I can prevent this in my flock? I’ve been feeding them the Purina feed with oyster shells in it, but I’m still worried for my girls. In their water is hydro-hen and I renew their water every day, and check their color to be sure they’re all fine. Can anyone help me to further prevent egg bound in my flock, please?

 

[theoldchick]

Sounds like you are doing a good job with diet. Genetics can influence egg bound tendencies. Obesity and infection can influence egg bound tendencies. https://the-chicken-chick.com/chicken-egg-binding-causes-symptoms/

 

[BedRock Farm Ladies]

Sounds like you are doing a good job with diet. Genetics can influence egg bound tendencies. Obesity and infection can influence egg bound tendencies. https://the-chicken-chick.com/chicken-egg-binding-causes-symptoms/

I make sure to feed them in moderation, and give treats only 1-2 times a week, I do feed them eggs which I’ve read the shells help them in some way