Oct 7, 2011 20:13:15 GMT
bobble
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Post by bobble on Oct 16, 2011 9:30:01 GMT
Is it possible for a hen to get eggbound if she doesn't mate in time?
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Oct 7, 2011 21:27:38 GMT
nev90
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Post by nev90 on Oct 16, 2011 9:37:36 GMT
The timing of the mating won't have any effect on egg binding.
In most cases egg binding is caused by a shortage of calcium
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Oct 7, 2011 20:13:15 GMT
bobble
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Post by bobble on Oct 16, 2011 9:39:24 GMT
aah right, ok thanks for that. i'm using calcevit so shouldn't have any problems  Emy just seems a bit large around the vent - is this normal in season? |
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Oct 7, 2011 6:05:27 GMT
gerwynmr2
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Post by gerwynmr2 on Oct 16, 2011 11:01:00 GMT
if the vent is swollen and her poos are larger than normal she is due to drop an egg
regards gerwynmr2
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Oct 16, 2011 11:51:56 GMT
There are quite a few reasons for egg binding and lack of calcium is only one of them.
Some birds are just prone to egg binding.
Bird's age is also relevant to egg binding.
Trauma or infection to the bird's reproductive system can also cause egg binding.
A bird which does not get enough exercise, fat or unfit bird can also become egg bound. Because the muscles will not be strong enough to expel the egg.
Some environmental factors like hypothermia can also be the cause of egg binding. Its a condition in which the body temperature is much lower than normal.
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Oct 7, 2011 20:13:15 GMT
bobble
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Post by bobble on Oct 16, 2011 19:00:55 GMT
well, i just got home from running around all day and guess what?? yup, she's laid it's infertile but she's laid anyway so i know she's ok should I remove the egg or leave it in there for a few days? i can't work out if the cock has mated with her or not as yet - obviously i'll find out when emy feels the need |
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Oct 16, 2011 19:09:34 GMT
well, i just got home from running around all day and guess what?? yup, she's laid it's infertile but she's laid anyway so i know she's ok should I remove the egg or leave it in there for a few days? i can't work out if the cock has mated with her or not as yet - obviously i'll find out when emy feels the need Where did she lay? Is there a nest box? |
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Oct 16, 2011 19:10:22 GMT
yup, she's laid it's infertile but she's laid anyway so i know she's ok How do you know that it's infertile? |
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Oct 7, 2011 20:13:15 GMT
bobble
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Post by bobble on Oct 16, 2011 19:10:32 GMT
yeh she laid in the concave in the nest box |
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Oct 7, 2011 20:13:15 GMT
bobble
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Post by bobble on Oct 16, 2011 19:11:19 GMT
yup, she's laid it's infertile but she's laid anyway so i know she's ok How do you know that it's infertile? there's no blackspot - or does it develop after a few days? |
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Oct 7, 2011 20:13:15 GMT
bobble
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Post by bobble on Oct 16, 2011 19:13:28 GMT
sorry ^^ just read through the guide again - after 8 days lol - i'm sorry i'ma f00l i read things too quick sometimes  |
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Oct 16, 2011 19:14:38 GMT
How do you know that it's infertile? there's no blackspot - or does it develop after a few days? You can tell after 8 to 10 days only. |
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Oct 16, 2011 19:16:17 GMT
yeh she laid in the concave in the nest box I assume that the nest box was provided to pair for breeding. Than why are you thinking of removing the egg? |
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Oct 7, 2011 20:13:15 GMT
bobble
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Post by bobble on Oct 16, 2011 19:20:13 GMT
yeh she laid in the concave in the nest box I assume that the nest box was provided to pair for breeding. Than why are you thinking of removing the egg? because I thought it was infertile, i'll calm down now I think. i'm so pleased she's laid - i didn't want her getting stressed by not being able to get the egg out. Can the hen tell if the egg is infertile? |
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Oct 16, 2011 19:23:46 GMT
I assume that the nest box was provided to pair for breeding. Than why are you thinking of removing the egg? because I thought it was infertile, i'll calm down now I think. i'm so pleased she's laid - i didn't want her getting stressed by not being able to get the egg out. Can the hen tell if the egg is infertile? The hen can tell when the egg is going to hatch. Are you providing her with calcium? |
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