Egg laying problem

[Simpleman1]

My hen yesterday sat for laying an egg but went away clucking without laying.This happens quite frequently.Does anyone know what might be the reason? and also the remedies.

 

[Melky]

https://www.fresheggsdaily.com/2012/06/egg-bound-hens-how-to-recognize-treat.html?m=1

Could be egg bound. See symptoms and how to treat. Keep in mind may be ok as you described mostly normal behavior. How old is hen? Breed?

 

[Melky]

I would try the Epsom Salt bath as described in full on last post with calcium quick liquid supplement, massage belly as described. If still seems like struggling to lay in 24-48 hours would consult vet because if egg bound can die if does not pass. Make sure on good 16% layer feed and oyster shell free choice. Avoid supplemental Lighting. Let us know how your doing.

 

[Simpleman1]

https://www.fresheggsdaily.com/2012/06/egg-bound-hens-how-to-recognize-treat.html?m=1

Could be egg bound. See symptoms and how to treat. Keep in mind may be ok as you described mostly normal behavior. How old is hen? Breed?

My hen looks quite old... don't know the exact age.I bought her recently. Here's a recent pic

For breed she looks much like a austrorop.

 

[Melky]

Have you tried the epsom salt bath, calcium, and moist heat described in the article yet? That is really all I know to do besides taking to the vet to see if she is egg bound.

 

[Melky]

She is pretty bird.

 

[aart]

don't know the exact age.I bought her recently.

Moving a bird to new place can stress them enough to stop laying.....just give her time, and a good chicken ration.
How long have you had her....and has she laid since you brought her home?

Diagnosing egg binding is rather extreme, an egg bound bird would act quite ill....tail down, swollen abdomen. Always good to have a look at the vent and belly tho.

 

[Simpleman1]

Moving a bird to new place can stress them enough to stop laying.....just give her time, and a good chicken ration.
How long have you had her....and has she laid since you brought her home?

Diagnosing egg binding is rather extreme, an egg bound bird would act quite ill....tail down, swollen abdomen. Always good to have a look at the vent and belly tho.

She has layed a few eggs.Now suddenly somethin' happened.Tail is upright like normal.Everything seems normal.

 

[aart]

She has layed a few eggs.Now suddenly somethin' happened.Tail is upright like normal.Everything seems normal.

Are your bird free range?...she could have a hidden nest.

 

[Simpleman1]

Are your bird free range?...she could have a hidden nest.

Yes she is free ranging but doesn't have any nests that i know of. She usually lays on top of a pile of sand.
Yesterday she layed after hours of sitting. :/