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Woo Hoo!!SHE LAYED AN EGG!!!!!!!!
Thank the Lord!!
I’m guessing this is the second egg and it pushed the first one out? As long as they have oyster shell available that’s all you can do. Many folks feed layer feed once all their girls are laying, but I prefer All Flock (plus oyster shells) because it’s higher protein.It's very squishy. It's definitely soft shelled. I'm so happy she layed it. What might the yellow stuff be if the egg it unharmed? Is there still more of the possible second egg in there?
I'm confused because they have free choice microna poultry grit calcium and oyster shells in the run. So they have access to calcium. Do y'all have any advice on how to prevent this in the future?
Great! We'll do that! Thank you so so so much! I've been crying at the thought of losing my sweet little hen. I'm so glad for the help and encouragement!You will all sleep well tonight
To answer your other question, you could give her poultry cell or rooster booster in her water too. They’re vitamins and couldn’t hurt.
Yes! We'll definitely still keep her inside and monitor her.Leave her in the crate in the warm quiet place over night with the sugar water. You may add the Poultry Booster to it.
Leaving her in the crate will allow you to monitor her behavior and her poop. If there is no more egg for her to expel, her poop will be normal. If there is still a blockage, whether from another egg or pieces of an egg, her poop will be watery. If there is no more yellow in her poop or discharge from the vent, an antibiotic may not be necessary.
Unfortunately, if she needs an antibiotic, you will need to go through a vet to get one that will treat a reproductive infection such as amoxicillin. The only antibiotics still allowed over the counter are for respiratory diseases. All others now require a vet's prescription. Or you can use any left over people antibiotics.