My hen keeps getting eggbound. Is this a chronic issue I should worry about?

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Hello my hen a few weeks ago wasn’t moving a lot and did not have an appetite, I researched what could be wrong and realized she was eggbound, I did the easy procedure of giving them a bath etcetera. My problem is this keeps happening almost on and off ever since. But it’s like she’s sorting it out herself by passing an egg in her own time. Is this an issue I should be concerned about as she seems fine everyday but for about an hour a day will have problems by not moving and laying an egg. Pet's info: Bird | Chicken | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 11 days old

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

I would be concerned if it keeps happening. This could be due to an issue such as the wrong nutrition -- a good layer feed along with an additional calcium supplement should be enough nutritionally to prevent this -- or an issue with the reproductive tract itself. Older hens can develop tumors and other reproductive issues that may cause chronic egg-binding, and other underlying health issues or illnesses may as well. Younger hens may not lay consistently-sized eggs yet which could cause problems or irregular laying, which may improve over time as they get used to laying. If the problem is persisting, having a vet evaluate her is a good idea.

My hen keeps getting eggbound. Is this a chronic issue I should worry about?

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