MadAboutChooks Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Hi There, Ella, layed an egg this morning, and seemed fine. However, I went to work and returned when it was VERY dark. Went to shut the chooks up and noticed Ella still in her run. This has never happened before, they nornally all go to bed no probs! I noticed that she had like a soft egg half in and half out. She seemed very reluctant to go into the eglu, even when I got a broom to try to encourage her in. Eventually half prodding I got her in the eglu. Then I took her out and pulled the soft egg out, putting her back in the eglu. I am hoping that I did the right thing, and am very worried that she will be alright in the morning. Has anyone else experienced anything similar. Do you think that she was uncomfortable and that is why she didnt go to bed? Any help much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I'm sure you did the right thing . They do seem to know when an egg isn't quite right so that's no doubt why she was reluctant. I'm sure she'll be fine now the egg's out and will be OK tomorrow . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Yes, if she was laying a soft egg it often makes them feel rough. Hopefully after a nights rest she'll be back to normal - they do lay softies from time to time, it's not an illness, just one of those things BeckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...