Shamo hen broody or something else

[coach723]

Laying an egg is a good sign. The B's are very safe, so continue with those.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hi guys, so since wednesday I have been feeding vitamin B tablet, and today she laid an egg !. So far condition doesn't seem to be deteriorating further.

Sounds good.
You are providing a source of calcium for your pullets and hens free choice correct? Oyster shells?

 

[Faraz1]

Sounds good.
You are providing a source of calcium for your pullets and hens free choice correct? Oyster shells?

I have been providing crushed egg shells but every few days as I cannot collect enough and by the time i do the hens have eaten all the previous stock I will go and purchase some oyster shells tomorrow now.

 

[Faraz1]

Hi guys, there has been no progress. We are on day 4 of daily vitamin B and so far the hens condition seems to be the same; unable to walk and resting on hocks and curled toes.

No more eggs either since the last one on Day2.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I'm sorry to hear that.
I would continue to give vitamin therapy to see if that helps. See that she's eating well and getting some extra protein.

 

[Faraz1]

She seems to be eating OK, I am feeding 2 eggs a day along with regular chicken feed.

I am just conscious of how long it will take to see an improvement as we are on day5 now without any improvemnt and it maybe a time to perhaps consider the inevitable

 

[coach723]

I would at least give it a couple of weeks minimum. It often works faster, but sometimes it can take longer. If after several weeks you are not seeing any kind of improvement, then I would start considering other causes.

 

[Faraz1]

Day6 update and we have another egg. However hen seems to be in the same condition

 

[Faraz1]

Day7 surprised with another egg, however still no improvements

 

[Faraz1]

Day8, no improvements, i will most likely put her out her misery this weekend after a full 10 days of observation.