How can I tell if my hen is eggbound?

[Red Raider Ranch]

I read thast beats scraps were ok, I cooked them first. Maybe that did. Who knows. They have clean water every morning and I posted a pic a little bit ago of the feed I use. Maybe too high protein content? Suggestions on different ratios?

 

[Ravynscroft]

Enjoy.... lol.

@casportpony didn't a vet say foamy could be indicative of a protozoa not infection?

I do know when mine get worm overload, that is exactly the poops I see... I use a broad spectrum dewormer like Safeguard or Valbazen, as we have gapeworm and those are the ones that will work for them...

 

[Ravynscroft]

I read thast beats scraps were ok, I cooked them first. Maybe that did. Who knows. They have clean water every morning and I posted a pic a little bit ago of the feed I use. Maybe too high protein content? Suggestions on different ratios?

Veggie scraps are fine, the only reason to not give any scraps and just feed and clean plain water for a few days is to see if their poop is normal or if it continues to be watery/diarrhea...


But foamy poop is absolutely abnormal...

 

[lazy gardener]

If the birds are acting fine, don't jump on the medication band wagon. If you medicate everytime you see an odd looking poop, you're going to be medicating your birds a lot. Even the occasional bloody poop is not a reason to medicate, as birds sometimes shed a bit of intestinal lining. Watch your birds. They will TELL you if they are sick. Hot days = squirty poops.

 

[casportpony]

Her cecal poop looks foamy, which here usually means coccidiosis and/or worms.

 

[Red Raider Ranch]

Her cecal poop looks foamy, which here usually means coccidiosis and/or worms.

Thanks for the info everyone. The only problem is, I don't know who it belongs to.

 

[casportpony]

Thanks for the info everyone. The only problem is, I don't know who it belongs to.

Can you put the hen in question in a crate and get pictures of her and her poop?

 

[Red Raider Ranch]

That's my next step. They all seem very active. Are there any telltale signs in behavior I should look for?

 

[casportpony]

That's my next step. They all seem very active. Are there any telltale signs in behavior I should look for?

I thought you were worried about the one that stays in the coop?

 

[Red Raider Ranch]

I thought you were worried about the one that stays in the coop?

I am, she hasn't laid in a week and usually stays perched. She will come out to the run to dust bath exercise. I got her to eat from my hand earlier today. I will pull her first and see if she is having the diarrhea. Hopefully I can figure out who it is quickly though.