Help alien egg

[MysteryChicken]

Yes, she has oyster shells and crushed egg shells. But can't guarantee she is taking them in.

She might be, but not much. Shell eat the oyster shell, or eggshells if she feels she needs it.

 

[crazychickenladie]

Pictures will help.

Not sure how to attach pictures. I do have some.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Not sure how to attach pictures. I do have some.

Here you go. The paper clip button in the bottom left of the typing box.

 

[crazychickenladie]

when I click attach files it does not seem to do anything. Will keep trying.

 

[MysteryChicken]

when I click attach files it does not seem to do anything. Will keep trying.

You should have these options pop up when clicking the button.

 

[Lizzy733]

What sort of feed are they on and does it contain calcium? Ideally, they'll be on a pelleted or crumble layer feed with calcium. This will keep them from being picky and over\under eating content they like\dont like. You'll lose less to spoilage from them rummaging through the feeder to get to the best bits too.

I'd recommend getting a liquid calcium with vitamin d supplement (parrot section of you local pet store) and giving her a direct dose with a 1ml syringe once a day for at least a week to see if the quality improves. Dosing instructions should be on the bottle - you'll likely need to get her on a scale or estimate her weight to get the dosage right.

If the feed is a good mix with calcium, she could simply be having shell gland issues, or this could be early signs of an infection starting. I'd just keep an eye on her behaviour and egg quality for a bit, no need to worry just yet.

If at any point she starts to pass lash egg material, then you have an infection on your hands. A lash egg is laid like an egg, but is a ball of puss. It can be soft and curdy - like cottage cheese - or hard and rubbery - like the grossest boiled egg you've ever seen. The softer is preferred - it generally means the infection's not too bad. Either way, lash eggs will likely be accompanied by a fever and it's best treated with antibiotics from your local vet.

 

[RoosterWhisperer]

How long will she do this?

I don’t know, my hens will pop one once and a while. Probably more of my older girls.

 

[crazychickenladie]

What sort of feed are they on and does it contain calcium? Ideally, they'll be on a pelleted or crumble layer feed with calcium. This will keep them from being picky and over\under eating content they like\dont like. You'll lose less to spoilage from them rummaging through the feeder to get to the best bits too.

I'd recommend getting a liquid calcium with vitamin d supplement (parrot section of you local pet store) and giving her a direct dose with a 1ml syringe once a day for at least a week to see if the quality improves. Dosing instructions should be on the bottle - you'll likely need to get her on a scale or estimate her weight to get the dosage right.

If the feed is a good mix with calcium, she could simply be having shell gland issues, or this could be early signs of an infection starting. I'd just keep an eye on her behaviour and egg quality for a bit, no need to worry just yet.

If at any point she starts to pass lash egg material, then you have an infection on your hands. A lash egg is laid like an egg, but is a ball of puss. It can be soft and curdy - like cottage cheese - or hard and rubbery - like the grossest boiled egg you've ever seen. The softer is preferred - it generally means the infection's not too bad. Either way, lash eggs will likely be accompanied by a fever and it's best treated with antibiotics from your local vet.

Thank you. Yes they get Purnia Layena with calcium. I keep oyster shells and egg shells out for them. I will check out the liquid calcium.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Click on the camera icon, not the Attach files.