JM Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Hi - I got 3 eggs from the girls today (before lunch) and I just went down to shut the cube door and say goodnight and noticed that one of them (don't know who) had laid a softie in the nest box where they all sleep - which had broken. Anything to worry about? They had got wet this afternoon, and we had a reasonably stress free one-to-one drying session in the shed at about 3.30pm. (I cleared it out of the nest box, and while I was clearing it up, they all took umbrage and went onto the roosting bars!) Thanks Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 One of my hens has done that. If they otherwise seem healthy and happy, then I wouldn't worry too much. I've recently added two new hens to my little flock (they're all new-ish to laying). These two had just come into lay and were doing really well - almost an egg each per day for the first week, then suddenly four days of softies and four days of nothing! They seem perky enough and are getting mixed grit, layers pellets and cod-liver oil. So I will wait it out. Paris Nicole Dorothy Germaine Jordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I have one that has spells of it. last one was 4 days! nmoone seems to have an answer that I have found 9when they are adults!) My vet thinks it could be a hormone thing, that hopefully will get right in spring. Oh after 4 days she laid a LASH and nothing since at all. having very slight moult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
