Mrs P Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 (edited) Hi everyone, This morning my normally loud and boisterous Miss Pepperpot is very subdued and not charging around with the Gingernut Ranger. She has done a couple of poos wich are a bit watery and yellowish in colour and is standing in the kitchen looking as though she is straining to either poo or lay an egg. Neither is happening at the moment. She just seems a bit fed up. A few months ago she laid a softie and was like this although I didn't particularly notice the straining. Also I found the softie then but this time there isn't any obvious evidence of it. Last time she bucked up over the course of a day and was fine but I am a bit of a worrier and would really appreciate any advice you can offer. Thanks guys Suzanne xx Edited March 15, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 It does sound like a softie is on the way It could be that she is egg bound (stuck egg) but as she has a history of softies its more likely to be that You could pick her up to see if you can feel an egg in her system that may be stuck but otherwise just kee a close eye on her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs P Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 Sorry to sound a bit dim - how/where do I feel for the egg - I don't want to hurt er or make matters worse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 yes, dont squeeze! I have never had an egg bound hen but would run your hands from between her legs up to her vent and feel for any blockages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
