citychicks99
Songster
My hen has been in the same spot since I put her to bed last night, so it's been about 15 hours. I think she's struggling with laying an egg. I can see her vent breathing a bit heavy, like she's trying to push an egg out. She's also making a trilling noise.
She did the same thing this time last year and sat in the nest box for a long time. I'm pretty sure she isn't broody. I don't remember how long it took her to come back out, maybe 17-20 hours.
How long should I wait before giving her an Epsom salt bath?
Edit to add that I gave her two 600mg calcium with vitamin D tablets. She pooped a little when I picked her up.
She did the same thing this time last year and sat in the nest box for a long time. I'm pretty sure she isn't broody. I don't remember how long it took her to come back out, maybe 17-20 hours.
How long should I wait before giving her an Epsom salt bath?
Edit to add that I gave her two 600mg calcium with vitamin D tablets. She pooped a little when I picked her up.
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