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Hen with shellless egg hanging out of her vent
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Oh no, it sounds like one of your feathered friends is having a bit of a rough time! Shell-less eggs can be quite the puzzler and may leave both hens and their humans scratching their heads. It’s great to hear that you gently helped your hen by removing the remnants of the broken egg—she might not have appreciated it at the time, but you definitely did her a solid! Extra calcium is a good start, but consider checking her overall diet and ensuring she has access to plenty of fresh greens and protein. Stress from the passing of another hen could also play a role, so keeping her environment calm and cozy can help her bounce back.
Exactly what the title says, I've got a hen who i noticed had the remnants of a broken shellless egg hanging out of her vent dragging behind her. I gently removed the rest of the membrane which didn't seem to cause her any discomfort other than the fact that she had to be picked up against her will. Aside from extra calcium is there anything else that can be done and is it going to cause issues later? She hasn't layed in about a month (i suspect trauma from the passing of another hen).
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