sammyantha Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 My first 3 hens arrived on Friday from Omlet, they are great! Anyway, Gertrude laid on Saturday and Sunday, but hasn't since. Is this normal? I'm probably worrying about nothing, I suppose I'm just concerned that she's not happy or something. Their poo seems a little runny, but then I've never seen chicken poo before so I don't know what's normal! It could be fine. Once pay day comes around I'll get some worming stuff just in case. Thanks, Sam PS: Might not be around - good chance I'll fall asleep but I'll come back in the morning. - Ethel - Gertrude - Mavis - Charcoal 4 cats - Magrat, Pica, Buster and Wiggler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Congratulations on your new girls . I shouldn't worry, egg laying can be a bit erratic to begin with and it's also quite normal for their poos to be a bit squittery at the start. It should settle down soon. If their poos are still a bit yucky after a while, Bokashi Bran is a good thing to put in their pellets. It firms up the poos and is good for their digestion too . Garlic powder is also good for reducing the smell (and good for them!) if you find that a problem . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 My first 3 hens arrived on Friday from Omlet, they are great! Anyway, Gertrude laid on Saturday and Sunday, but hasn't since. Is this normal? yes there still finding thier feet It should take a few weeks for them to get the hang of eeg laying but saying thet it took big red just over 2 months to get it right I'm probably worrying about nothing, I suppose I'm just concerned that she's not happy or something.Their poo seems a little runny, but then I've never seen chicken poo before so I don't know what's normal! It could be fine. no need to worry there still getting over the move and there new surrounding Once pay day comes around I'll get some worming stuff just in case. you shouldn't need to worm them yet I did mine about 6 weeks after I first got them Thanks, Sam PS: Might not be around - good chance I'll fall asleep but I'll come back in the morning. - Ethel - Gertrude - Mavis - Charcoal 4 cats - Magrat, Pica, Buster and Wiggler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyantha Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 Thanks ever so much, that's a relief! They are getting more tame by the day, so as long as they're happy. Thank you Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
