Soft eggs with tails for last few weeks

[Jakico]

I have a gold sex Link that’s is about 18 months old. She has been laying soft eggs with a tail for few weeks. Prior to this she laid one egg almost daily with no issues. I find her a with a weird soft shell tail hanging from her vent. I’ve helped her pass them my gently pulling on the tail. 7 other birds have been laying just fine, no weird eggs. They have crushed egg shell, oyster shell and layer feed. I took her to the vet and they said she was healthy looking, clean and everything appeared normal but gave me some antibiotics just in case. Attached are pictures, one egg I popped because I wanted to see if it smelled or was rotten. It seemed normal other than the lack of shell. I’ve seen this topic a few times, but never heard the fate of the bird, any insight would be appreciated

 

[azygous]

The antibiotic is probably a good idea in case any yolk has been left behind in the oviduct.

This pullet needs calcium therapy to boost her calcium absorption and to regulate her egg cycle. This is what I recommend as it is quickly and easily absorbed, unlike the other forms of calcium.

Give one tablet whole right into the beak each day until eggs are normal again.

 

[Jakico]

The antibiotic is probably a good idea in case any yolk has been left behind in the oviduct.

This pullet needs calcium therapy to boost her calcium absorption and to regulate her egg cycle. This is what I recommend as it is quickly and easily absorbed, unlike the other forms of calcium. View attachment 2519665Give one tablet whole right into the beak each day until eggs are normal again.

I’ve been giving her those tablets dissolved in water and poured over a little pile of her crumble. It’s hasn’t changed much. I guess I’m worried about ovarian cancer or something much bigger. I just read keeping the coop lit in the winter can do that. I kept a light on, because it was often dark when I got home from work and thought it would keep predators away when they were alone.

 

[azygous]

Cancer is always a possibility. Internal laying is a possibility. Just because she's less than a year old doesn't mean she's immune from all of the evil reproductive disorders.

But the calcium imbalance is easily treated. I'm all for focusing on what can be treated, and not dwelling on the hidden threats we can't do much about.

Why don't you try giving her the calcium tablet whole so she's getting the full dose? If it fixes her problem, then we'll all celebrate.

 

[Kiki]

Do you feed scraps, scratch or treats of any kind?

 

[Jakico]

Cancer is always a possibility. Internal laying is a possibility. Just because she's less than a year old doesn't mean she's immune from all of the evil reproductive disorders.

But the calcium imbalance is easily treated. I'm all for focusing on what can be treated, and not dwelling on the hidden threats we can't do much about.

Why don't you try giving her the calcium tablet whole so she's getting the full dose? If it fixes her problem, then we'll all celebrate.

I can try...I’ve been forcing the two meds the vet gave me in her and I think I was just feeling bad. For right now she’s also sleeping inside at night and joining her flock in the morning after her meds.

 

[Kiki]

I can try...I’ve been forcing the two meds the vet gave me in her and I think I was just feeling bad. For right now she’s also sleeping inside at night and joining her flock in the morning after her meds.

What two meds are you giving?

 

[Jakico]

What two meds are you giving?

Bactrim, the antibiotic and meloxicam, an anti inflammatory.

 

[Jakico]

Do you feed scraps, scratch or treats of any kind?

They (8 birds) get maybe a cup or two of meal worms when I get home from work. Sometimes they get some veggie peelings, carrot or zucchini, maybe twice a week. A random apple every few months. In the summer they get frozen watermelon or berries on super hot days. If molting I might offer a few tablespoons of tuna fish a few times a week.

 

[Jakico]

They (8 birds) get maybe a cup or two of meal worms when I get home from work. Sometimes they get some veggie peelings, carrot or zucchini, maybe twice a week. A random apple every few months. In the summer they get frozen watermelon or berries on super hot days. If molting I might offer a few tablespoons of tuna fish a few times a week.

The occasional tomato ends too. I’m trying to rack my brain. They get snacks but I research everything to make sure it’s safe. I never give them spoiled food. Just the end of stuff we cut off and don’t want so it’s just as fresh as our dinner. Lettuce, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber. Half the time they don’t eat the skins cause they’d rather have the meet of the veggie. I get them zoodles if they are sale. But it’s not excessive.