Debbie Rooke Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I am a new chicken keeper (had my 2 girlies for 2 weeks) . Sybil has laid an egg most days for the whole time we have had her , but Margot has only just started laying. Tuesday, she laid the first one which was a mishapen soft one, Wednesday 's was a small proper egg, but since then she has laid a 2 soft shelled ones and then this morning there were 2 soft marble sized ones. I wasn't too worried as I had read in the book that it often takes a little while for the egg laying to settle in, but 3 or 4 times today she has passed a squirt of water. It is a clear liquid (just like water) with a little dot of white in it. Is this to do with the egg production or is there something wrong? She is eating fine and drinking, and seems happy enough, should I give her extra calcium, Sybil's eggs are normal and they are fed the same food. I just don't want to miss anything if she is not well. Can anyone help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joza2210 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Hello , As you stated it does take a while for the egg laying to settle in - Different shapes and sizes and soft eggs ... But i dont have a clue what the water is ... I have 35 chickens and never seen this before - I hope someone can help more than me ... Hope this helps a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 If they are having a problem laying eggs they will produce more lubricant. If she is only just starting laying don't worry it usually all settles down in a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie Rooke Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 Thanks for your help - no egg at all today - but she seems well enough so maybe she will settle down soon. Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
