Diana1 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 So advice please. Pirate II has stopped laying for a while now and has started crowing like a rooster luckily a supply of eggs keeps the neighbours happy. But now she's going in and eating the eggs!!!! What do I do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LottyJ1 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Hiya, I'm afraid some older hens do get a bit confused and start crowing - they can also grow spurs. I had one that did it a few times but then stopped. It can be due to a hormonal imbalance or just to step into the role as there isn't a cockerel. As for the egg eating you could try leaving rubber eggs in the nest to put her off or a mustard filled egg. It has worked for a friend. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana1 Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 thanks good advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...