Sandychick Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I hope that someone can reassure me here. Willow was fine yesterday, but this morning isn't right at all. She is mostly staying in the eglu and when she does venture out she just stands there, eyes closed and looking very sad. Pepper and Amber have already layed this morning and I just heard another of those big 'egg announcement' noises! There was only Willow in the eglu, but there is no egg. I am thinking that she could be struggling to lay a softie which would explain why she feels so bad. Has anyone else experienced all the noise of an egg being layed without an actual egg, before a softie has been layed??? Any other advise or suggestions would be very welcome. She is still sat in the eglu perched on the edge of the next box, beak open looking very unhappy. It's really sad to see her feeling so unwell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Joy always looked at death's door when she had a softie on the way and there's not much you can do except let them get on with it. A note of hope though, having laid nothing but softies for a couple of weeks and then nothing at all, Joy then started to lay normally again. No reason, just did. Fingers crossed for Willow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandychick Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 Thanks dancing cloud. She has decided to spend the day with me in my garden shed. She's sat on my fleece listening to radio 4 at the moment It's quite good really because I've given her some food and water in here and can make sure she is drinking etc. Still not looking well though, looked like she was being sick earlier - some slimey gooey stuff, so there might be something else wrong with her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Ohhhhhhhhhh hope she is feeling better.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandychick Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 She was still looking sorry for herself when she went to bed this evening. Hoping she will be better tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brown Clan Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Sorry can't give any advice( sure someone will be along soon who can) Just wanted to say hope she feels better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Sorry to hear Willow's poorly . Hope she perks up tomorrow (and that it is just a softie that's causing it!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 are you sure she laid all her softie complete? had one that got egg stuck & got infction, needed vet quick! Also watch one lay softie complete, but I got there & no yolk... The yolk followed by next morning, kept a real good eye on her & she was fine by then. Don't like the sound of sick though..... I would be ready for trip to vet, hope some one more exp comes aalong soon! keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandychick Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hello, some good news about Willow She looked awful this morning and I went to work feeling quite upset as I wouldn't be here to look after her today. Just got home and Willow is completely fine, bouncing about the run as if there was never anything wrong. No softie to be seen - it's all a mystery, but I'm just really pleased she is better. Thank you everyone for your replies. No one else understands the upset of a sick chicken like Omleters do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 What great news . And such a relief for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Glad to hear that Willow is looking better They probably ate the softie, I know mine do if I don't get to it fast enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandychick Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 They probably ate the softie, I know mine do if I don't get to it fast enough Could have done, they can eat anything in seconds. I wouldn't be surprised if they ate the eglu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Good to hear that she seems better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 So glad to hear she's OK and it was probably just a softie.Have a large glass of whatever takes your fancy and sleep better tonight. ((Hugs)) to you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brown Clan Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Glad to hear she is feeling better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
