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Temporary loss of flight
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:14 pm
by BELLA6
Hi everyone, could anyone tell me why when some of my hens are about to lay they lose the ability to fly fora day or two.
They are obviously lacking something but I don’t know what. Any advice would be greatly appreciated,
Re: Temporary loss of flight
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:21 pm
by Buster121
BELLA6 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:14 pm
Hi everyone, could anyone tell me why when some of my hens are about to lay they lose the ability to fly fora day or two.
They are obviously lacking something but I don’t know what. Any advice would be greatly appreciated,
Hi and welcome to the site BELLA6
The most likely cause is a lack of calcium, hope this helps
Re: Temporary loss of flight
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:24 pm
by George and Morgan
because they are about to lay
Re: Temporary loss of flight
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:40 pm
by Buster121
This as well thanks George forgot about that
Re: Temporary loss of flight
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:22 pm
by Andy
Hi Bella welcome to the site. Are they fine after they have laid? Maybe a bit overweight. Calcium deficiency can be a cause and would also make them weak on their legs. How many are you having an issue with?
Re: Temporary loss of flight
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:59 pm
by Murray
Hi Bella.
As the others have said, very probably a lack of calcium. If you are not already giving them shell grit, get some fine shell grit and give them a little bit fresh every day. As much as they want.
Re: Temporary loss of flight
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:18 pm
by BELLA6
Buster121 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:21 pm
BELLA6 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:14 pm
Hi everyone, could anyone tell me why when some of my hens are about to lay they lose the ability to fly fora day or two.
They are obviously lacking something but I don’t know what. Any advice would be greatly appreciated,
Hi and welcome to the site BELLA6
The most likely cause is a lack of calcium, hope this helps
Hi Buster, thanks for your reply. I give them Matrix twice a week perhaps i should increase that.
Re: Temporary loss of flight
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:27 pm
by BELLA6
Andy wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:22 pm
Hi Bella welcome to the site. Are they fine after they have laid? Maybe a bit overweight. Calcium deficiency can be a cause and would also make them weak on their legs. How many are you having an issue with?
Hi Andy, thanks for your reply. They probably are a little over weight , I give them Matrix twice a week,they seem okay on their legs. There are four with this problem and it is the second time for three of them.
Re: Temporary loss of flight
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:30 pm
by Andy
It does sound strange. I have had the odd ones go off their wings but not associated with laying. There is a weakness there somewhere but not sure where.
