Egg Binding
Egg binding is when the passing of the egg through the reproductive tract is delayed. It is a life-threatening condition and so it is important for egg-bound hens to receive prompt veterinary treatment.
The symptoms are:
- Rapid or labored breathing
- Swelling
- Constipation
- Fluffed-up feathers
- Straining
- Sitting on the cage floor
- Drooping of the wings
- Lameness
- Loss of appetite
Insufficient calcium can be one of the causes as well as a lack of maturity