My little OEGB hen has just started setting on 7 eggs the last couple of days. This morning I went out to check on them before work, and to see if she was actually still on the nest. She was up and about. Eating a litte and then go onto the roost when I came into the coop. She acted a little funny so I think she is broody and was just taking a break. I hope. Anyway, by her nest there was a poo that looked like a dog poo. And on the ground was another one, fresher one. The one on the ground was bigger too. About 2 inches or so long and probably close to 1/2 an inch in diameter. Any clue why this would happen? I am feeding her layer pellets and plenty of water and I do throw scraps in of my veggies an fruts. I also give them grit and oyster shell which they just dump on the ground and spread out but I think they eat some. Thanks.
Marie
Marie