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....
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?
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.
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.
