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mamasunshine
Farmgirl in Training
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Stella
Humboldt County
Ca
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 Posted - Sep 12 2009 : 08:52:15 AM
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We have some new hens who have just started laying. One of the aracauna's layed 1 double yolked egg about a week ago and hasn't layed one since. Is this normal, or should I be worried?
Juggling children and chickens while trying to find time to laze in the sun. |
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Cabinprincess
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody June
Athens
TX
USA
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Posted - Sep 12 2009 : 10:02:02 AM
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It is not common to get a double yolk. It was just a fun surprise that you might no see to often.
Smiles, Melody June
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Autumn Leaves
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jennifer
Northern
California
USA
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Posted - Sep 12 2009 : 4:25:19 PM
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In over 20 years of having chickens I've maybe had a handful. Like Melody said just enjoy the fun surprise!!
Jennifer
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
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Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - Sep 12 2009 : 5:01:48 PM
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Are you saying she has'nt laid another egg, or just that the following have not been doubles. If she has not laid another egg since then, you need to check that she isn't egg bound.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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mamasunshine
Farmgirl in Training
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Stella
Humboldt County
Ca
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Posted - Sep 13 2009 : 09:32:15 AM
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I meant I was worried that she hadn't laid anymore eggs. If she's egg bound should I be able to tell something's amiss by looking at her vent? Thanks everyone.
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
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Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - Sep 13 2009 : 10:04:17 AM
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You should be able to feel if she has an egg stuck inside, either its too large or she is dry. If she is egg bound, and you are not able to remove that egg, she will die, and its a painful death, so then you will have to deceide whether or not to put her down. A pullet that is laying double yolkers right off the bat will be more prone to getting egg bound.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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Chicken laying question
