Skeeder Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Hi I have been given 3 hybrid hens a Speckledy, a Bluebell and a white star. They have been laying fine but the last few days the White star has been laying shell less eggs. I find the goo in the nest box bedding and under the perches. She seems fine in herself eating fine etc. I think they are around 3 years old but not entirely sure. Could it be she is coming to the end of her laying life or something else? They are on top quality pellets and have access to grit and oyster shells etc Sorry if this seems a numpty post but I am new then keeping as I only got then at Easter but I am loving every minute so is my little boy :0) Thanks Mel xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 You could try giving them some poultry tonic in their water - good for firming up shells. I think hybrids do stop laying around the age of yours but some lay for longer although I do not know for certain as I have pure breeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Sometimes it does just seem to happen - my mum has a White Star type who does this more often than not. But I would try some sort of tonic too - it seemed to work for one of mine in the past. From what you say you're not doing anything wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeder Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 Thank you so much for your replies. Unfortunately it turned out Star had been laying yolks into her abdomen and had got peritonitis. The vet tried treating her but she started to suffer and we had to have her put to sleep. I couldn't see the buttons on the card machine for crying even the vet was sad but she isn't suffering now she will be up to alsorts now at rainbow bridge Mrs Houdini she was xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie Chick Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I'm so sorry to hear that, it's such a sad time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 So sorry you lost her, it's always so hard but I think everyone on here can understand how you feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Sorry about Mrs Houdini. From what I've read, unless you're willing to get the vet to put in an implant, there's not a lot you can do to treat peritonitis. I think you've done the right thing and she's ok now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Sorry to read about what happened. You did the best for her by taking her to the vet. She is no longer in any pain and she can cluck away in chook heaven. Sweet dreams little chook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeder Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 Thank you all I did ask about an implant but she was too far gone and the vet said it can stop working and she may start to go downhill again. Its never easy is it bless her xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
