egg is stuck inside skin and is hanging on the hens bottom

[SilkieBantams]

When they molt they they start losing alot of feathers and new feathers grow in.

 

[the3ofus+oursixchicks]

hens dont lay after dark do they?

 

[the3ofus+oursixchicks]

i boiled her some of the ramen noodels buddy she gobbled them up. i know she was prob starving because she is used to free ranging.

 

[SilkieBantams]

Plain cooked noodles are also good for her and no they don't lay when it's dark around them.

 

[sunny & the 5 egg layers]

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Yeah, but I was told they won't molt in their first year... And if she just started laying she must not be too old. She shouldn't expect a molt until next year around this time.

 

[the3ofus+oursixchicks]

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ok its 4:46pm here in alabama. i only have about 2 hours til dusk. i am so ready for it to get dark here today. then just one more day.

 

[the3ofus+oursixchicks]

sunny & the 5 egg layers :

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Yeah, but I was told they won't molt in their first year... And if she just started laying she must not be too old. She shouldn't expect a molt until next year around this time.

rosey is 25 weeks today.​

 

[SilkieBantams]

Rosey is still a young hen obviously.

 

[Mimi and the Peeps]

Mine love it when I throw out fresh compost.
I'm so glad Rosie is doing better.

 

[beektoria]

Oh Happy chicken momma!!
I'm so glad Rosie is doing well, I'm relieved you still have some options with the spaying. I'm interested to know what they tell you when they call back. Please post it!