when did she last lay an egg?
check the vent for drainage or if an egg is visible.
feel the vent/belly area for any swelling or evidence of an egg.
has she ever laid a soft shelled egg?
is she a regular layer?
describe the droppings..color and consistency.
has she been wormed? if so when? and what was used?
is she thin?
what ALL do you feed the chickens?
check the crop..best to check at roost time..it should feel full..
then recheck in the morning..it should empty or flat..
feel for any lumps or grainy feeling..describe how it feels..hard, like a balloon, soft and squishy...check for any odor.
she may be egg bound..
give her a crushed Tums in some food..or a little liquid calcium.
you can try and set her on a heated towel (microwave works well..but not too hot!)
or protected heating pad..
she should be in warm dim quiet place, undisturbed, for an hour or more.
some people set the bird in a sink of warm water to help relax the hen..
after laying the egg, the hen must be kept warm and completely dry before returning to the coop..(hair dryer on low helps dry the feathers)
being egg bound is serious..
if she is, and doesn't lay the egg soon..post back quick.
you may have to intervene, or take her to a vet.
