Abbsie Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 HELP!!! Have only had the three chooks since 7th August, Maggie has not layed an egg since sunday the 10th (its the 15th now!) and she has yellow/orange runny poop! She is eating and drinking ok and seems happy. Does anyone have any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbsie Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 Its getting worse, she is now not eating any treats and she is getting depressed!!! Oh no! What should I do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I'd keep her on just pellets and water.....no treats or greens for a day or two. The only exceptions would be to add a bit of bokashi bran to the pellets and maybe a dollop of probiotic yoghurt, which should firm her poos up nicely. If she is no better in a couple of days, I'd consider taking her to a vet. Has she been wormed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Definitely worm her, unless you are sure she's been wormed recently. else it sounds like it might be a vet trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Sorry to hear you've got a poorly chook . How's she doing now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Speed Mum Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I've had my chickens since June and they are still not laying well. Last week we got three eggs for three days running and since then the egg count has been oone or none!I know the weather has got cold and wet but as new hens this season I feel they should be laying better than they are. Very disappointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I've had my chickens since June and they are still not laying well. Last week we got three eggs for three days running and since then the egg count has been oone or none!I know the weather has got cold and wet but as new hens this season I feel they should be laying better than they are. Very disappointing. Sorry to hear that. How old are they? My pure breeds didn't come into lay until they were 26 weeks old, and then it was a bit sporadic at first. Have you tried worming them with Flubenvet? Checked for Lice and Redmite? What are you feeding them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Speed Mum Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 They are mature. Bought from Omlet as point of lay as I say in June. All hens bought in the past have comne into lay quite quickly but these are really dragging their feet. we've kept hens for the past thirty years and never had this sort of trouble before. they are heaslthy enough but just seem to have stopped laying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Don't give up hope, HighSpeedMum My girls arrived 9th Sept 2007 - Maisie & Milly 17 weeks old, Molly 19 weeks old. Molly, first egg at 21 weeks, 10 tiny eggs then nothing till 31st Jan, 39 weeks old . Now lays beautifully unless she's broody. Maisie & Milly, first eggs at 28 weeks. Great layers now. Limit the treats and let them fill up on pellets. That can help . Edited to say: just re-read your post - you must be the most experienced chicken-keeper on the forum. Don't know why I'm giving you advice . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
