Henslaved Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Can anyone tell me what on earth Hazel has produced . It was hanging from her vent after she got out of the dustbath , I tried to gently pull it from her but it wouldn't come free. So, out came the scissors . I managed to remove it without any damage to Hazel. It felt kind of soft and rubbery, so I assumed it was a hard yolk. I had to investigate further . So out came the scissors again and................................ After yet further investigation , it seemed to be thin layers of a rubbery substance ( a bit like a nearly softie) in the centre was a little watery blood (sorry for the graphic detail ) Any ideas anyone Hazel seems fine enough, eating, drinking and running for treats. I thought this could be why she has stopped laying, but a week after producing this, still no eggs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igobarefoot Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Oooh crikey, that is very odd looking! I'm absolutely no help at all in figuring it out though I'm afraid - too much of a newbie - but it looks like its been cooked I hope you get some more expert answers than mine! Emma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 I think that is what is called a lash, its not a problem and is quite common. Im sure someone more experienced will be along soon to explain it better but dont worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 It looks like a lash to me, rare, but nothing to worry about. It's when a hen sheds some egg laying tackle, no 2 are ever the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Oh ok its not common then But still, you can stop worrying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henslaved Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 Phew! That's a relief then . Thank you for putting my mind at ease everyone. I thought my favourite girl was gonna leave me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 It is a lash. Not pretty are they? More **here** and **here** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi-Hi Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Looks revolting, but thanks for sharing it - now I know what it is when one appear in the next box! Never to old to learn something new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majuka Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 We've had a few of these in the past - they are a bit creepy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henslaved Posted July 24, 2010 Author Share Posted July 24, 2010 Is it like some sort of hen hysterectomy and does this mean she won't lay again? (not that it matters) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 No, should should continue to lay. Just a blip in her system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
