Ok, I think I feel another egg! 😩 should I proceed with calcium and is a bath too risky at this point? I don’t want to stress her further. Her vent looks dry.
It’s almost like she’s scared to eat. She will look at the food and get close but won’t eat it. Her eyes dart around as if she’s scared. She’s always been a loner, even when free ranging she never joins the group.
That’s a great symptom tool, thank you for sharing!
For what’s its worth she is not walking or standing like a penguin or waddling. She’ll have bursts where she will walk around, explore and then will ruffle up and stand completely still. Seriously like a statue!
Unfortunately, I only have one near me that I’ve found to accept chickens and they said they have nothing available until next Monday when the appropriate doctor is in. I don’t think she’ll live that long at this rate.
I am at a loss on how to proceed. Here are the pertinent facts:
Nearly one year old EE hen. Normal laying other than reduced frequency compared to all my other hens. Maybe 2-3 eggs per week.
Monday had what seemed to be a bound egg - then laid the egg. Egg was normal.
Rebounded for an...