Shelley Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 One of our four gingernuts has stopped laying. They're only 15 months old so I presume it isn't an age thing. Any idea what the cause might be and whether I can encourage her to start laying again? It's been a couple of months now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Has she been wormed with Flubenvet? Are you sure she hasn't taken to laying under a shrub? Is she eating a good quality brand of layers pellets or mash, and not eating too much in the way of s"Ooops, word censored!"s/treats. There are umpteen threads on this sort of thing. If you use the search facility, you might find some help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimmyCustard Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Egluntyne - I wormed my girls about 10 days ago and this morning I noticed one worm in Marge's poop. Do I worm them again or does the Flub take a while to be absorbed? Thanks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 The Flubenvet works on the worms, not on the hens IYSWIM. Was it a wriggler or a dead 'un? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witzend Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 What's IYSWIM ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimmyCustard Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 It was a wiggler but just the one! (that I could see after poking with a stick ) IYSWIM - If you see what I mean..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I'd keep assessing the situation, and reworm in a couple of weeks if necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimmyCustard Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Thanks v much (again), I flubbed them this morning as I'm away with work from Thurs and wanted to get it done before I go. I wont give them anymore, I'll get OH to poke poo with a stick instead and he can report back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
