munkee1965 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 (edited) I've just returned from 2 weeks holiday. My daughter has stayed at home and looked after the girls.They were 18 weeks old when I got them in April and were all laying within a few weeks. They have been fine until a few days ago when one started to lay shell less eggs. Her face, comb and wattles are nice and red but she seems quieter than normal. Today she has sat on the nest for an hour and a half but laid nothing. For the past couple of days her knickers have been messy but I've looked at her vent and that appears to be normal. Has anyone any idea whats wrong with her and what to do to make her feel better? Edited August 18, 2012 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlina Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Have they been wormed? If not, I'd do that promptly Otherwise some hens seem to have problems getting into the whole swing of egg laying - have they got plenty of calcium? Perhaps try adding some limestone flour or similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkee1965 Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 They were wormed at the beginning of July with Flubenvet. She seems brighter in herself and is eating well but still not laid although she has been on the nest a few times. Any ideas anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Do you give them mixed grit as well as their layers pellets? Do they get a lot of treats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkee1965 Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 They have poultry grit and might of had a few more treats than normal whilst I was away but now I'm home just have a bit of greens in the afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Just been through almost the same thing with one of mine... I had 3 days of going to the nest with nothing even had a few "i've done it !" calls, then bingo... 2 good eggs last two days... Same sort of age.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkee1965 Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 Well it's nearly 2 weeks since Marj has laid but good news, this morning she's done it. Knickers are still abit mucky but her poop looks fine. So really don't know what been the matter with her but she seems to be ok now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
