Hen acting strange after laying egg

[aart]

All my girls get 18% layer pellets and free choice oyster shell and grit. They do get scraps occasionally and scratch on cold nights. I put 1 Tbs ACV to 1 gallon of water. I have 8 birds (5 are bantam) in a 6x4 coop with ample roosting space, 4 nest boxes and their run is 20x14.

Have you changed your flock population since this post?
Could be a crowding issue.

Diet sounds pretty good.
I'd cut out the ACV for a few weeks, IIRC it can inhibit calcium uptake.
OK to give once in awhile but not needed constantly....and it's one thing to change see if it helps.

 

[halleyd591]

Nope. Flock size is the same. I will try just water for a few weeks and see if she does better. Thanks for the help!!

 

[aart]

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Nope. Flock size is the same. I will try just water for a few weeks and see if she does better. Thanks for the help!!

Oh, I was confused at the disparity:

"I have 9 chickens, 2 Dominique, 2 Golden Buff, 2 Buff Laced Polish and 3 Silkies (1 is a Roo). "
" 8 birds (5 are bantam)"

 

[halleyd591]

Well one of the Dominique's has been separated due to her habit of pecking. But she has been out for several months now.