Remember my BR, Ivy, Dying of Internal Laying?

[speckledhen]

I'm very happy that she'll pulled out of this. Just wish I knew what was going on internally with her, why she is different than the others. She could still pass on at a later date, but somehow, her body repaired itself, at least for now. That's more than enough for me.

 

[ozark hen]

That is one hardy girl you have there. Hope she passes on those good genes for you!!

 

[lockedhearts]

YEAH!!!! Proof that Pray does change things!!!

 

[Mrs MIA]

The '08 curse has LIFTED!!!!

I'm so happy for you, and Ivy... things are looking up! I've learned so much from the trials and tribulations you've gone through this year... thank you for sharing your joys and pains.

 

[chickenlover210]

 

[speckledhen]

I tell you one thing, Tori, Carrie and my good BYC pals, I sure did rely on your support to get through last year. May it never be repeated! You are special people and you understand how someone can love a chicken as much as any pet.

 

[CarriBrown]

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We're always here for you! Here's to a better chicken year!

 

[Laskaland]

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WOWSA, Cyn!! That is soooooooooo awesome. YAY IVY!!!
Did the egg look normal?? Odd question, but could those girls have something in their feed that is "binding them up"? I know it sounds weird, but

Hope tomorrow she lays two

Hugs
Christina

 

[Mrs MIA]

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We're always here for you! Here's to a better chicken year!

Ditto!!!

 

[speckledhen]

Christina, it was Ivy's normal egg, shell quality great. Actually, they are not eggbound, so no binding. It starts as an infection of the oviduct, I think. Then infection and material from eggs never laid builds up inside. I read in "Diseases of Poultry" that some high production birds have "loose" cloacas and feces backs into the wrong channel, causing an ecoli infection. I'm not sure if this is the only way it happens, but it's happened with several birds, all from the same hatchery, all from the same shipment (except Lexie and Ivy were from a shipment two months later than the other original 8 ladies) so all the same age when this happened. Dr. Brown says it caused hormonally and there is no way to prevent or cure it. So, what is the deal with Ivy? I just say never look a gift horse in the mouth!
I'll be holding my breath till she lays another one, I can tell you. I'm still having a hard time believing this one.