Hen laid soft shell (broken in nesting box), now not eating and lethargic.

[SoulfulMinx]

Hi all.

I hope you can advise for my somewhat poorly Sussex Star.

We have a modest brood of 3 hens, our Sussex Star spent most of yesterday being very lethargic, slow moving and uninterested. I assume it was her that laid the soft shelled egg as the other two are behaving normally.

She's also not eating.

It's now day two and no improvement. I read that she may be lacking calcium. So thought a quick fix of a little cheese would be welcomed. But she won't eat it. She won't eat anything.

Your advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[SoapFlavoured]

A soft shelled egg is caused by lack of calcium. But you might want to read up on some diseases or infections. Has she eaten anything she shouldn't?

 

[SoapFlavoured]

You could also use Cuttle fish bone.

 

[SoulfulMinx]

Sorry for the delay in replying. It seems a lack of calcium was her issue. She's 90% back to normal now. Eating and drinking but no eggs yet.

Thank you for the replies.