Sebright laying lots of eggs and egg bound issue

[Kglassmo]

I still feel the lump in the side of her belly, so I doubt it's an egg now. Should I be worried? She's acting normal.

If she’s acting normal, eating and pooping regularly I wouldn’t be too worried. When eggs get bound or stuck in shell gland (uterus for avians), that organ is located above the cloacal opening, so stuck eggs can block poop from exiting cloaca.

The intestines are located below cloaca in rear abdominal region, it’s unlikely a lump in abdominal area would be an egg. The gizzard is supposed to be hard, it’s located roughly midway between crop and first stomach. Lump in abdominal area could possibly be hardened bit of intestines due to something she ate that’s not moving through, or inflammation from old age. But again, if she’s actively eating, pooping, being herself i wouldn’t worry. If you notice abdominal bloating or fluid retention in either crop or abdomen, that could be concerning.
Take care.

 

[Fwoof]

If she’s acting normal, eating and pooping regularly I wouldn’t be too worried. When eggs get bound or stuck in shell gland (uterus for avians), that organ is located above the cloacal opening, so stuck eggs can block poop from exiting cloaca.

The intestines are located below cloaca in rear abdominal region, it’s unlikely a lump in abdominal area would be an egg. The gizzard is supposed to be hard, it’s located roughly midway between crop and first stomach. Lump in abdominal area could possibly be hardened bit of intestines due to something she ate that’s not moving through, or inflammation from old age. But again, if she’s actively eating, pooping, being herself i wouldn’t worry. If you notice abdominal bloating or fluid retention in either crop or abdomen, that could be concerning.
Take care.

Oh good, I'll keep this in mind. Thanks for the info, as always!

 

[Kglassmo]

Wanted to mention, I feed my flock layer feed and since I have a few hens that aren't laying anymore. Will this harm them?

Hi, I feed my mixed aged flock layer feed as well because there’s no easy way to separate feeding containers- if older (non layers) see young pullets getting a separate feeder that’s what they target and visa versa! Lol! If anything the extra calcium and vitamins should be good for older hens. Also they graze together when I free range them (under supervision).
I do keep new chicks on chick starter until 16 weeks of age which is challenging. I’ve had my older hens break into the chick feed now and again, but without any issues. I switch from medicated to non-medicated at 8weeks, when I begin introducing my newbs to existing flock.
My oldest currently are aged 7: light Brahma (Cosmos), Buff Cochin (Nutmeg) and Polish roo (Pancake). The youngest 12 members just turned 23 weeks old. And in middle are several 2 and 4 yr old hens. My oldest hen Gaby, made it to age 11, a lovely buff Cochin, who passed away peacefully in her sleep with head tucked under her wing.

 

[Fwoof]

Hi, I feed my mixed aged flock layer feed as well because there’s no easy way to separate feeding containers- if older (non layers) see young pullets getting a separate feeder that’s what they target and visa versa! Lol! If anything the extra calcium and vitamins should be good for older hens. Also they graze together when I free range them (under supervision).

Thanks, I came across some info today on that topic and thought I'd ask.

I do keep new chicks on chick starter until 16 weeks of age which is challenging. I’ve had my older hens break into the chick feed now and again, but without any issues. I switch from medicated to non-medicated at 8weeks, when I begin introducing my newbs to existing flock.

I have a separate coop for my chicks ready for the outside world

My oldest currently are aged 7: light Brahma (Cosmos), Buff Cochin (Nutmeg) and Polish roo (Pancake). The youngest 12 members just turned 23 weeks old. And in middle are several 2 and 4 yr old hens.

Your flock sounds wonderful! The older hens in my flock consist of a five year old (Partridge rock named Cocoa Puff), and two six year olds (Stormy and her best friend Henrietta, a Buff Orpington).

My oldest hen Gaby, made it to age 11, a lovely buff Cochin, who passed away peacefully in her sleep with head tucked under her wing.

Aww, that's beautiful. Sorry for your loss, but she chose to go in the best way.