Lash egg?

[Kiki]

I feel that, too. I lost a Golden Comet (a production bird), but the most recent was a Welsummer. Now I have a sluggish Orpington and a Welsh Harlequin duck with internal laying.

Do you feed treats?

 

[Aunt Angus]

Do you feed treats?

No. Only balanced commercial feed with oyster on the side. But they do forage, and I know that's not what you suggest. I may just lock them up and try just the feed. And, yes,I added chicks recently from NPIP breeder. I clean daily, check dates on feed, fresh water 1x-2x daily, clean duck pool every other day, do health checks regularly.

Avian specialist says the internal laying is genetic. The Golden Comet was at least 5 years old and a rescue I'd had for about 2 years, so she was probably closer to 7 years, which is quite good for a production hybrid. The only one that gives me pause is the Welsummer. So I'm trying all kinds of things to fix it.

 

[Kiki]

No. Only balanced commercial feed with oyster on the side. But they do forage, and I know that's not what you suggest. I may just lock them up and try just the feed. And, yes,I added chicks recently from NPIP breeder. I clean daily, check dates on feed, fresh water 1x-2x daily, clean duck pool every other day, do health checks regularly.

Avian specialist says the internal laying is genetic. The Golden Comet was at least 5 years old and a rescue I'd had for about 2 years, so she was probably closer to 7 years, which is quite good for a production hybrid. The only one that gives me pause is the Welsummer. So I'm trying all kinds of things to fix it.

I have never recommend to anyone to lock their birds up so they can't forage. Treats to me are not foraging. Treats are things given to the birds by the humans which are usually scratch, mealworms or kitchen scraps.

 

[Aunt Angus]

Thank you.

My chickens free range, I give them no treats except table scraps and most of it is fruit or vegetables. I should probably print out a list of what chickens can't eat so nobody puts anything bad in our "compost bowl".
There is a way to prevent these issues? I though they would just happen and you cannot prevent it.
This is what I feed them. Should I not be feeding them layer feed when none of them lay?

I don't think you can prevent all of these issues, but a good diet is the first line of defense. Genetics, breeding, environment play significant roles, too.

 

[Kiki]

Thank you.

My chickens free range, I give them no treats except table scraps and most of it is fruit or vegetables. I should probably print out a list of what chickens can't eat so nobody puts anything bad in our "compost bowl".
There is a way to prevent these issues? I though they would just happen and you cannot prevent it.
This is what I feed them. Should I not be feeding them layer feed when none of them lay?

Table scraps are treats.

Most people don't know that treats should only equal about one tablespoon worth...of what ever it is...per bird per day. That is a tiny amount. Most people think that by feeding all these 'extra' things each day they are helping the bird. It's not. It takes away from them getting a balanced diet.

Not getting a balanced diet can cause overweightness fast. Overweightness in a chicken is not obvious. It's not something you can see. It's a very slight amount.

https://www.merckvetmanual.com/poultry/disorders-of-the-reproductive-system


If you read through all of the things listed on the link above you will notice this common phrase:

It is not the only thing that causes these reproductive issues but it is one thing that you can help prevent.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

There is a way to prevent these issues? I though they would just happen and you cannot prevent it.

I'm sorry to hear she died Tookie

Prevent Salpingitis? It's bacterial or viral, not feed related.
https://the-chicken-chick.com/causes-of-lash-eggs-salpingitis-by/

 

[Tookie]

So it's a lash egg, which means she has salpingitis, right? How do I treat it?

 

[Tookie]

Could I use this?

 

[Tookie]

So I did the amoxicillin for 14 days, first day was June 19th and the last day was July 2nd. The amoxicillin was in capsule form, 500mg per capsule. I put one capsule in 2 tablespoons of coconut yogurt and gave her 1 tablespoon in the morning and 1 tablespoon in the evening. Was the amoxicillin supposed to help at all? Her abdomen is bloated some and her bottom is messy. She also waddles a bit when she walks. I will want to drain her at some point, when would I do that, how, and what would I need?

 

[Tookie]

The antibiotic may help with infection and offer supportive care, it's not a cure.

The abdomen is bloated, but does it feel like the bloating is fluid? Draining fluid is another supportive care measure, it's not a cure. If she's ablet to move about, it eating/drinking, then monitoring the condition for a while may be the best option.

If you feel you must drain, then this video will help. Do realize that draining may only help for a short period of time and whatever the underlying condition/illness that is causing the fluid to build is still there.

https://the-chicken-chick.com/salpingitis-lash-eggs-in-backyard/
https://the-chicken-chick.com/causes-of-lash-eggs-salpingitis-by/

I'll check her abdomen tomorrow. Is there any way to know what is causing the fluid to build? Thank you for the links and video!