RIP Ruby...

[sgtmom52]

I lost Ruby one of my Olive Eggers over night. I think she was egg bound ~ I just noticed yesterday afternoon that she was standing in a corner with her back hunched and looking uncomfortable. She seemed fine earlier. I brought her into the house and throughout the day and evening gave her 3 warm soaking baths and massages. She seemed to really enjoy them and the blow dry. I could see the egg several times but it just wouldn't come out. She slept in a cage in the laundry room over night and DH talked with her at about 5:30 am, but by 6:00 am she was gone.

She went so fast.
She was hatched on 4/28/10 and was only laying for about a month.

RIP Ruby....

 

[Ravishaw]

so sorry to hear Ruby passed.

She looks a very bright entertaining bird.

It's so exciting when they start laying. I have 2 that are starting right now, and 10 more who will be starting soon.

Does anyone know of a way to help prevent egg-bound chickens?

 

[sgtmom52]

Thanks ~ she was one of my friendliest olive eggers.

I need to do more research on Egg Bound Hens ~ this is the first one I have ever had.

 

[77horses]

So sorry for your hen.

She was a gorgeous girl.

 

[kla37]

Sorry about Ruby! She was a beautiful girl.

 

[Yay Chicks!]

I'm so sorry

. It sounds like you did everything right in trying to help her out.

 

[crawfordmama]

I'm so sorry you lost your beautiful Ruby. It sounds like you took very good care of her, and I'm sure she knew how much you cared about her.