Forge Cottage Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Mabel hadn't missed a single day since she started laying - until one day last week. No egg, then she acted very strange all day, hunched and withdrawn at times. I was worried and thought maybe she was egg-bound. I went ready to check her out later - when I found she had just 'laid' a surgical Rubber Glove in a load of goo!! She was looking at it, as if to say 'I don't remember eating that...' and I just managed to persuade her not to eat it again! She must have dug it up from somewhere in the garden... I suppose I shouldn't be surprised after Gerty ate a whole Frog in one (how do they do that??). Well the good news is Mabel was then fine - and laid a softee next day, then a fine egg the day after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 As she has laid such a lot of eggs she could be getting a bit low on calcium. Make sure she has access to oyster shell and I would consider putting a little extra limestone flour in with her pellets for a little while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Mabel hadn't missed a single day since she started laying - until one day last week. No egg, then she acted very strange all day, hunched and withdrawn at times. I was worried and thought maybe she was egg-bound. I went ready to check her out later - when I found she had just 'laid' a surgical Rubber Glove in a load of goo!! She was looking at it, as if to say 'I don't remember eating that...' and I just managed to persuade her not to eat it again! She must have dug it up from somewhere in the garden... I suppose I shouldn't be surprised after Gerty ate a whole Frog in one (how do they do that??). Well the good news is Mabel was then fine - and laid a softee next day, then a fine egg the day after. sounds like she laid a 'lash' - Egluntine has posted about these elsewhere, useful to read (i keep looking out for them!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 or just the shell part of a softee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 A Rubber Glove!!! That is quite amazing... The first Rubber Glove Laying Chicken!! You could make a fortune.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 wow , they really do eat anything don't they. I'm glad she's back to normal now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forge Cottage Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 No lash, it really was a glove... fingers and all! Thanks for all your comments and advice. Yes, she has access to oyster shell and grit (and rubber gloves). Anyway, Mabel is still fine. So here's to the next adventure!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Well as it didn't get stuck, and their were no serious effects it's quite funny Had a lab to stay once that had eaten a pop sock. it came out whole but filled with pooh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 You should've given her a mirror ..... Had a lab to stay once that had eaten a pop sock. it came out whole but filled with pooh. Eeeurrggghh (clever dog really, pooping it's own poop bag ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenmb Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 One shouldn't laugh but they are amazing creatures aren't they! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
