becky Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Just wanted to share today's trauma. We've had our Gingernut (Tikka) for over 4 weeks now - she looked ready to lay - we were all waiting. But today she wouldn't come out of the Eglu, not even for a raisin. Eventually she did, but was almost unable to walk and very unresponsive - she kept sitting down with her eyes shut. I really thought the end was in sight for her......an infected crop was my internet-derived diagnosis! Anyway, about lunchtime she started drinking and moving about a little - she then when into the Eglu (with Bhuna, the , in tow). An hour later, out she came, and we collected our first egg! I was so surprised, I really thought she was on death's door - now she's back to normal. I suspect she went though something similar to giving birth - poor thing! Just wanted to share this in case anyone else has a similar event (avoid worry!) Bec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Well done that chicken! May i suggest you fry it and eat it with chips, beans and doorstep bread & butter! Mmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Glad she is OK...poor thing . I wonder is it normal for a first egg to be a bit of an ordeal? bet she will find it all a lot easier now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
