Heidis Happy Hens
In the Brooder
One of my 14 month old Buff Orpington hens has been puffing up and hanging out in a nesting box since yesterday afternoon. She is panting a lot because its hot in the hen house. I physically checked her vent for an egg and there is none. Her poop seems a little runny, but like I said it has been hot the last couple of days. I saw her drinking water yesterday evening but haven't noticed her eating or drinking much today. Now she is in the nesting box in a position to lay an egg and seems to be struggling. And I checked her just half an hour ago so I don't think there is an egg to lay. I'd like to help her; should I treat her as if she were egg-bound? Or what else do you think it could be?
Thanks for your help!
Thanks for your help!