I need help...

[enchant_rose]

Hello BYC. I have a problem...

I’ve had this hen who seemed a little “sick” for a while. She’s had a really pasty butt, and seemed to be getting picked on by the others. At first I wasn’t too worried about it, but today she started collapsing and sitting in an odd way. I think it might be egg binding, but I don’t know for sure. Can I get some help? Thank y’all!!

Edit: she also has a very pasty butt so I rinsed it off under some warm water

Update: she is drinking water and pooping pretty well now. No egg yet though. I also put some calcium in her water.

So, I have some news...

She seemed so much better, eating and moving around pretty normally, but this evening I went out there to find her dead. I am really upset about this, and I wish I could've done better. I will miss her, but there is nothing I can do now.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I'm sorry to hear she died

Sadly, reproductive issues are common in laying hens. Sometimes they will improve for a period of time only to sharply decline.