leighton Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 found 1 of my hens on the floor basically all the cocks having a ride tried moving her but she aint walking normal ? any suggestions shes got 2 young in nest but cocks taking care of them cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Has she just laid m8 if so will be a calcium deficiency and she needs grit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lenwadebob Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Has she just laid m8 if so will be a calcium deficiency and she needs grit Yes, correct, or if she hasn't laid she could be egg bound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDYELLOW Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 sounds trapped nerve re egg bound get some calcium tablets from chemist bath bird and get a hot water bottle ( not too hot ) give a calcium tablet and cod liver oil capsule and wrap in a tea towel give water with a syringe and egg should come and bird will recover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest youngboy Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 cAlcuim mate!! give cod liver oil also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighton Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 cheers guys ive just checked her id put her in her box she seems better theres grit and pink minerals all year round in loft i also give linseed oil every week she could be ready to lay second round of eggs as young arnt far of moving ive bathed her im going up the farm tomorrow ill buy some multi vits, ill keep you posted if anything else changes thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighton Posted March 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 update on hen shes fine today, my pots had run out of minerals all that was left was crap grit filled all pots yesterday and they have all had some so lesson learned, also put some in with my ybs which i hadnt befor and there mess this morning was perfect as it had been a little bit watery job done cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 Pleased to hear that always remember to refresh grit and minerals daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpau Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 cheers guys ive just checked her id put her in her box she seems better theres grit and pink minerals all year round in loft i also give linseed oil every week she could be ready to lay second round of eggs as young arnt far of moving ive bathed her im going up the farm tomorrow ill buy some multi vits, ill keep you posted if anything else changes thanks again There's grit all year round but when did you last change it. I change mine twice a week when breeding. Sounds like calcium deficiency to me. Fresh shell grit me thinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginge Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 if it happens again m8,just go get a box of renees ,give the pigeon a quarter in the morning n quarter in afternoon repaet daily till up and about again,it worked for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper756 Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 put half a calcium tablet over her neck, and obsereve the quick recovery you can get them at any chemist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 There's grit all year round but when did you last change it. I change mine twice a week when breeding. Sounds like calcium deficiency to me. Fresh shell grit me thinks WHY do u have to change grit twice a week my gritpots hold alot of grit so i would be throwing out more than i use.Theres also no need to throw out minerals when they get a bit damp simply dry them out it has no ill effects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JonesyBhoy Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 WHY do u have to change grit twice a week my gritpots hold alot of grit so i would be throwing out more than i use.Theres also no need to throw out minerals when they get a bit damp simply dry them out it has no ill effects dont agree... i change the grit and minerals daily.. only putting in enough to do them to the next day... no waste and always fresh.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 dont agree... i change the grit and minerals daily.. only putting in enough to do them to the next day... no waste and always fresh.. I dont have any mess either i use flora tubs not gally pots you get more waste with gally pots as the birds like to rake about through it.And it all stays fresh as there all in custom made boxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The main Mahon Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 My best hen (Typical!!) has laid her first egg about a week ago now but she has not laid her second egg. The egg can be felt near her vent bones but it seems to be stuck. I have tried applying some olive oil to her vent and massaged the oil into the area for the last couple of days but the egg has still not moved. Any advice what else I could try? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred smyth Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 you might have to brake the egg if u can to stop her from getting hurt, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grizzler Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 can you not put her in a box and bring her in the house..the rise in temprature will help her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The main Mahon Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 What would be the best way to break the egg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred smyth Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 not really sure haven't done it my self but have heard of pep doing it ,,, maby some of the old hands can help you out , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The main Mahon Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 Hope so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDYELLOW Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 My best hen (Typical!!) has laid her first egg about a week ago now but she has not laid her second egg. The egg can be felt near her vent bones but it seems to be stuck. I have tried applying some olive oil to her vent and massaged the oil into the area for the last couple of days but the egg has still not moved. Any advice what else I could try? Cheers. egg bound get some calcium tablets from chemist bath bird and get a hot water bottle ( not too hot ) give a calcium tablet and cod liver oil capsule and wrap in a tea towel give water with a syringe and egg should come and bird will recover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The main Mahon Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 This is the hens second round. First round was no problem. The birds get fresh grit and minerals daily, so unlikely to be grit or mineral deficiency. I will however try the warm bath and giving cod live oil capsule. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDYELLOW Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 This is the hens second round. First round was no problem. The birds get fresh grit and minerals daily, so unlikely to be grit or mineral deficiency. I will however try the warm bath and giving cod live oil capsule. Cheers. wrap in towel and put on a hot water bottle ( not too hot ) egg should come the heat and oil should make it pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The main Mahon Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 Cheers Oldyellow, I'm on to it first thing in the morning. I'll keep you posted on how I get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy white Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 put half a calcium tablet over her neck, and obsereve the quick recovery you can get them at any chemist this is in fact the old hands" elementals",, a calcium tablet, plus a brewers yeast tab,,, ,, cheaper sappers way ;D [other scotsman lol ;D],, this is for calcium deficiency, [my guess here] if hen was egg bound , back end would be swelled , and you should be able to feel the egg,, sometimes steaming over a kettle helps other thing,, could be a trapped nerve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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