chickens Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Its been four days now since we had an egg from Villie. I'm about to go out and check her over but I'm not sure what I'm looking for. She is still marauding round the garden and still chases up to me at 50 miles an hour its just the lack of egg. Do you think she has heard us talking about getting her a new friend? She's almost humanised now and thinks its quite appropriate to jump on your knee if you're sat in the garden! Do you think she doesn't want to be reminded that she is in fact ..... a chicken? Any suggestions gratefully appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Does she seem ok in herself? Eating and drinking ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 If she was egg bound, she would be miserable....not marauding around the garden. Lovely imagery. Article on egg binding **here** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickens Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 Well its day 5 and still no egg. Apparantly the paper in her nesting box has been compressed and she was in there for some time today but with no egg shaped result. She's eating OK and polished off the marmite on toast I made for her last night. Had a bit of a furkle with her and she didn't seem in any discomfort but now I've read the article (thank you ever so) I might go out for round two. Wish me luck. I'm still thinking she's got the hump about the idea of a new friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BocBoc Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Could it be the warmer weather/moulting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgies Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I'm not sure how long you've had her, but has she been wormed recently? If she's eating loads but not laying that might indicate worms. Recommend Flubenvet mixed in with their food over 7 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickens Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 Well after a 5 day drought we seem to be back on track - I'm thinking that me prodding and poking her was too much to take and she decided that coming up with the goods was easier. In response to the worming question - I had her back in November so I wonder if it is time to worm her. Should probably do that before I get another one in. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I would worm her.....with Flubenvet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
