Layer or pretender

[aart]

I checked the link. I've been looking at the pubic to breast distance which for her there's plenty. I'll check the pelvic distance tmrw. I did notice she seems quite fleshy in that area. Don't know if that's a good sign, a breed thing or something else.

Have never used the keel to vent spacing, easier IMO to find the pelvic points.
"Fleshy'" could be fat? That can inhibit laying.

 

[WindyLookout]

Got pictures and video....let's try pics first. I should also mention she does like sitting in the nest box but I don't think she's actually broody as she only stays in short periods of time and when there are eggs she doesn't necessarily sit on them.

 

[WindyLookout]

Cant upload video. No matter how small I make it it won't load.
Had to take screen shots so not as clear.

 

[aart]

Cant upload video. No matter how small I make it it won't load.

Have to upload to youtube, or similar platform, then link here.

 

[WindyLookout]

Link made

 

[aart]

Is that bulge hard or squishy like water balloon?
Could be a tumor or ascites(water belly)which is caused by various organ failures.

 

[WindyLookout]

Is that bulge hard or squishy like water balloon?
Could be a tumor or ascites(water belly)which is caused by various organ failures.

Is that bulge hard or squishy like water balloon?
Could be a tumor or ascites(water belly)which is caused by various organ failures.

It's squishy. But hard to believe she'd have organ failure she doesn't act out of sorts.

 

[aart]

It's squishy. But hard to believe she'd have organ failure she doesn't act out of sorts.

Hard to say....might not be that, or just early days.
They can go a long time without showing any/many symptoms.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Leg color has more to do with breed than being in lay, doesn't it?

 

[aart]

Leg color has more to do with breed than being in lay, doesn't it?

I believe yellow legged birds can show laying status by depth of color on legs.
But...

The leg thing is tricky, takes great experience to use that as an indicator.