Rhode Island Red Hen

[ChicNmom]

@buttercupoluv

During. But maybe not at the same time. Sometimes calcium can absorb meds etc.

 

[SmiYa0126]

I'm sorry, I think she might be developing egg yolk peritonitis, is her belly more full feeling then the rest of your flock?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Egg laying was consistent with no problems. Then egg shells progressively got thinner until there is zero shell.
2. We are finding this chalky yellow mixture in the morning under the roosting bars.
3. Gets lethargic. Stands and naps. Epsom salt bath helps her get back to normal.

Any lice or mites on her?

I'd say looking at her poop she may have a reproductive disorder, but it's hard to know which one unless you lose her and either have a necropsy through your state lab or do an informal one yourself.

Work on hydration, get extra Calcium into her.

You can try treating with an antibiotic to see if that makes a difference. Amoxicillin is a good choice to use.

Consider deworming if you've never done so, or take a sample of her poop to the vet for a fecal float.

 

[buttercupoluv]

I'm sorry, I think she might be developing egg yolk peritonitis, is her belly more full feeling then the rest of your flock?

Her body is firm and small. She has no bloating or fullness anywhere under her skin. There is a little bit of squish in her crop and in her fluff under her vent.

 

[SmiYa0126]

That's good! I would throw the kitchen sink at her treatment. Mine lived for a year after after initial symptoms.