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Update! Rosie has been doing MUCH better these last two days. We gave her a nice water bath on Saturday. We put Vaseline around her vent, massaged her behind, and gave her lots of special attention. Yesterday, I noticed that she was eating more and was lot more active. Her behind had even...

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Yay!!! I can't wait!:wee

Bad news! This morning she has been sitting around the coop with an empty crop and is now taking on the penguin stance. I hope it's only because she's cold... (It got pretty cold here last night)

:welcome Great choice of breeds, too! And yes, pictures please!!!

Ok. I really hope that she can get better. I had to cull her sister a few months ago because she had egg yolk peritonitis. :hit Rest in peace, Toothless. Thanks for your help, and I'll keep you posted. ☺️

Ok, will do. I checked, and her crop is emptying overnight. What kind of reproductive issues do you think it might be?

22% protein layer feed, maybe a little too many healthy kitchen scraps :D, and naturally growing backyard plants.

Welcome to BYC, fellow chicken friend!! :wee :welcome

I've gotten 19 eggs today!!! This is from a flock of 22 chickens, so most of them are laying again after the winter. Yay! :wee

Hello! My 2 year old Barred Rock, Rosie, has been acting a little odd these days. Under further examination, I realized pretty quickly that her abdomen has grown a bit large. It's not hanging low as I've seen in many photos; it's not hard (eliminating the possibility of it being egg yolk...

Welcome to BYC!!! We're so happy to have you! :welcome

Hey, again! How did the hatching go? We'd love any updates. :D

Oh, that's so hard! You're making the right decision, though. Be sad they had to go, but don't regret it. Lots of hugs! :hugs

Thanks, everyone, for your warm welcomes! :hugs

Wow! I love the pics! I also have 22 chickens!!!!! I have only had one natural hatching with a broody hen. It went really well, I'd say. That was in August of 2023 and 2 of the "chicks" are just recently laying!! It's always so exciting seeing a new hen in an egg box! The love and joy and pride...

Aww, thanks! :hugs

Thanks a lot! I feel so important! ☺️

Thank you so much! :hugs