Why does my Americana hen stop laying eggs?

Why does my Americana hen stop laying eggs?

Cindy, we aren’t sure why your Americana would stop laying blue eggs. Egg color is genetically determined by the male parent of the hen. A hen will normally lay only one color of egg her entire life, but the egg shell color may fade as the hen grows older. I have 6 layers … three cochins (laying very well) one NH and two Rodies …

What to do if you think your chicken is sick?

Sick chickens can be targets for predators and bullying, so let’s talk about what you should do if you think your chicken is sick. Finding a chicken vet can be difficult, and this leaves chicken owners pretty much on their own to learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of common chicken illnesses.

What do chickens look like when they are sick?

Feathers are glossy and in place, the comb and wattles are waxy looking and full of color, and the eyes are bright and clear. Chickens talk to each other during the day and some chickens talk a lot! When you spend time with your chickens you will start to recognize certain sounds that are made repeatedly.

How long does it take for sick chicken to go away?

Often, if one of these occur, more than one bird will be affected. Some sick chicken symptoms are mild, leading to a day or two of not feeling up to par and exhibiting a low appetite. Other diseases, such as avian influenza can and will wipe out the flock in a matter of days.

Cindy, we aren’t sure why your Americana would stop laying blue eggs. Egg color is genetically determined by the male parent of the hen. A hen will normally lay only one color of egg her entire life, but the egg shell color may fade as the hen grows older. I have 6 layers … three cochins (laying very well) one NH and two Rodies …

Sick chickens can be targets for predators and bullying, so let’s talk about what you should do if you think your chicken is sick. Finding a chicken vet can be difficult, and this leaves chicken owners pretty much on their own to learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of common chicken illnesses.

What kind of illness does a sick chicken have?

Viruses, bacteria, molds, fungus, and parasites are the infectious type of illness. Often, if one of these occur, more than one bird will be affected. Some sick chicken symptoms are mild, leading to a day or two of not feeling up to par and exhibiting a low appetite.

Why does my hen look sick all the time?

The hen will look uncomfortable, perhaps hunched, perhaps walking around but not hungry. Sometimes she is weak and so her digestive tract becomes blocked. In those cases, the Spa Treatment will set things right. If it doesn’t, then something terribly wrong is going on inside of your hen.