Jane 20 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 she's been sitting by herself most of the day, not responding to treats and earlier this evening she retired to the nestbox. I tried to stroke her but she protested so I left her alone - we did find a softie in the garden but I think it was a few days old. Has any one any ideas? Not much to go on I know..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen&Lee Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Could she be starting a broody phase do you think? Everything but the lack of interest in treats sounds very broody-ish, have you had a broody before to compare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane 20 Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 I don't think so - she isn't fluffed up like our GN is when she is broody and she is sort of laying in the nest rather than sitting up (if that makes sense). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Could she be egg bound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane 20 Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 She's definitely laid over the last couple of days, what should I be looking out for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Straining, attempting to lay an egg constantly. If you examine her lower abdomen, you might feel an egg sitting there. If you observe her trying to lay an egg and not succeeding, you could carefully grease round the vent with vaseline and then hold her over some steaming water, and the egg might pop out. Don't be tempted to tinker around inside the hen in case the egg gets broken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane 20 Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 No I don't think its that - she seems a bit brighter today - she hasn't laid and did go and sit in the nestbox but was happy to come out for treats, I'm thinking it might be a softie, hopefully she will show more improvement tomorrow. Thxs for help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 my Ella has just retired to bed early not looking too happy. sounds similar symptoms to yours. im hoping its a softie but I havent had one from my hens for months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane 20 Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 Unfortunately Olivia took a turn for the worse today - we took her to the vets who was v knowledgable (keeps chickens herself) who thought it was either heart disease or peritonitus so we decided to let her go to chicken heaven. Poor Olivia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Sad to hear about Olivia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen&Lee Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Sorry to hear about Olivia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane 20 Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 Thank you - it was helpful that our vet was so good - she had chickens too and was knowledgable about them x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 RIP Olivia - a quiet way to go I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Sorry to hear about Olivia. I hope she's scratching around in chook heaven. *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Sorry to hear about Olivia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
