Posted by Linda L. (199.174.241.214--user-33qtsem.dialup.mindspring.com) on March 11, 2000 (or so) at 07:06:30:
In Reply to: Over Breeders Con't posted by Rebecca on March 11, 2000 (or so) at 01:05:03:
: I've tried everything. including changing to a smaller cage, in another room, dimmed the lights low, cage on the floor, new toys, no nesting stuff at all, all kinds of things. I even once brought them camping with me And we didn't stay in one place for more than two days at a time for about two weeks, that should have stopped them (so I thought!) MAN! nothing will stop these two. They don't care who's around, where or when they just go about there business like no one's around or she starts laying on the floor. I think I have the right amount of calcium (but I will see about an addtional suppliment)
: She's more stressed when I try to stop her then when she's nesting, not to mention Mr Lucky (smerk smerk).
: Can you tell me about what could happen to them if I can't find a way to stop them. Other than egg binding (of which I am familiar).
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Rebecca,
Now that I've thrown out my usual suggestions, you will need to ask your avian vet how to proceed. Other than the obvious risk of egg binding from calcium depletion, the excessive laying can shorten or end her life if one of those eggs happens to break internally.
Your vet can go one of two ways and there is a risk involved with both. Hormone shots will work, but from what I've heard, eventually they will no longer work. The other option is a hysterectomy for the hen. Yes, there is a surgical risk but I know that there has been a lot of success with this.
Talk to your vet, as the current situation is a threat to your hen's life.
Linda L.
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