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She is 10 months old and a Calico Princess.

I have a hen that consistently lays gigantic, double yolk eggs, daily. I can’t imagine how this isn’t going to kill her. These eggs are ridiculously huge. I feel so bad for her. Is there anything I can do to help her? I’m including a photo. She sometimes lays eggs even larger.

Hazel probably has peritonitis. Any suggestions for treatment or course of action?

Thanks for taking the time to explain a bit. I’ve been researching a bit , but I haven’t seen any pics that look like my bird’s tail. I haven’t been able to scoop her up for closer inspection, but I’ll keep trying.

I had Australops in my first flock. You've reminded me why I loved them!

No roosters or ducks.

She’s eating the same feed as the other 8. They all get a few black soldier fly larvae 3-4 mornings each week. They get a bit of acv in their water. They’re fed an organic layers feed with a bit of food grade diatomaceous earth mixed in. Occasionally they get organic spring mix lettuce. They are...

I’d say she’s somewhere in the middle of the pecking order. I am ignorant about the preening gland 😕. What can I do about it? How can I tell? She is a pretty skittish bird. Maybe dropping in on her after dark?

One of my RI hens has a weird tail. Just wondering if this is a sign of something I should be concerned about or if it is just a variation of “normal”.

Thanks. I live in a rural area with no refs concerning roosters. I think I may have to find him a home though.

6-7 weeks

6-7 weeks

Thanks. Now what to do. I’ve had a flock of 15 or so for the last 8 years but have not had a rooster. Hmmm.

This little bugger looks like a cockerel to me. Any opinions? Is Wanda a Wally?