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[RandT]

I am sorry to report that the little guy did not make it. We checked on him during our hourly checks and he had passed. Thanks for all of the advice.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I'm so sorry to hear this.

 

[Isaac 0]

So sorry for your loss!

 

[RandT]

My blue runner has not been laying eggs for 4 days now. The last egg she layed was very thin and the yoke actually broke on the ground where she layed it. Thoughts?

 

[Isaac 0]

laying eggs for 4 days now. The last egg she layed was very thin and the yoke actually broke on the grou

Is she acting ok?

 

[RandT]

Is she acting ok?

As far as I can tell. She hangs out with our jumbo pekin female and drake. They are like the three musketeers.

 

[Isaac 0]

I would pay close attention to her for the next few days, they are good at hiding symptoms until its really a problem .

 

[RandT]

I would pay close attention to her for the next few days, they are good at hiding symptoms until its really a problem .

ok, thanks
Can you run me through some of the situations and solutions that it could be?

 

[Isaac 0]

ok, thanks
Can you run me through some of the situations and solutions that it could be?

If she had been laying softies there is a chance she couldn't expel one properly and it's stuck in her rectum, it's hard to tell. I would probably administer calcium gluconate or citrate if she did.

 

[RandT]

If she had been laying softies there is a chance she couldn't expel one properly and it's stuck in her rectum, it's hard to tell. I would probably administer calcium gluconate or citrate if she did.

She only laid the one soft egg, 4 days ago.
1. Where do I get the calcium gluconate or citrate?
2. Is it the same stuff I can buy for myself at the store?
3. Do I mix it in the food or eye dropper?
4. How much does she get?
Sorry for the laundry list of questions