hen stopped laying eggs and found remnant egg shells inside her

[geckocircus]

I have a Black Astralorp hen and she started laying this month, but stopped the last three days. I have been reading that eggs can break inside her, so I stuck my oiled finger inside and found a few remnant shells. I noticed around the time she stopped laying that she was ejecting clear liquid out of her vent, which I thought was just diarrhea. There is some white residue in the feathers around her vent, but she is eating and drinking normally, free ranging and seems normal, high energy as before. Do hens just recover on their own or should I do something? I have read the threads about this, but the hens mentioned seemed sick, mine is fine. She lays on the nest each day like she is going to lay, but no egg. Feedback appreciated, thanks...new member here

 

[drumstick diva]

Generally an egg breaking inside is an emergency in the making. I don't know what to tell you since she seems totally fine otherwise. You may want to post in detail at

"emergencies,diseases, injuries , cures," thread to see if they have any advice to offer you. I guess for now I would just monitor her condition closely.

 

[Cynthia12]

Check here...start a new thread like you did here, and ask your question. There will be some good help here.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures

 

[N F C]

Welcome to BYC!

The other greeters have given you a good place to get more info about your girl so I'll just say "hello" and wish you the best with your flock.

Thanks for joining us!

 

[trailrider330]

Welcome to the BYC flock! We are glad you joined us!"

Hope your hen continues to do well.

 

[geckocircus]

thank you!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!