My duck's eggs are deformed. Why is she struggling to lay them?

It's possible Daisy may be ill or have a deformity that is causing her to be unstable. The other ducklings may be avoiding her or picking on her because of this. If she is unable to stand upright on her own or is otherwise acting ill it is best to bring her into your veterinarian for care and to check for an underlying problem. Making sure she is not being picked on and making sure she has access to food and water until you can get to the vet may help.

Hi there and thanks for posting! This is not uncommon for chickens who are just beginning to lay eggs. They may pass an egg without much a shell a few times before passing an egg with an intact shell. Yes, you may give her free choice oyster shells for added calcium. I hope this helps and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

If Fifi is acting weak or sick while trying to lay an egg she needs to be seen by an avian veterinarian. Egg binding is when a bird cannot normally pass her egg and can be a life threatening condition. Here is some more information https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/egg-binding-in-birds https://lafeber.com/vet/wp-content/uploads/Egg-laying-problems-Klaphake.pdf If you need to find an avian vet, start here https://www.aav.org/search/custom.asp?id=1803

I would be concerned if it keeps happening. This could be due to an issue such as the wrong nutrition -- a good layer feed along with an additional calcium supplement should be enough nutritionally to prevent this -- or an issue with the reproductive tract itself. Older hens can develop tumors and other reproductive issues that may cause chronic egg-binding, and other underlying health issues or illnesses may as well. Younger hens may not lay consistently-sized eggs yet which could cause problems or irregular laying, which may improve over time as they get used to laying. If the problem is persisting, having a vet evaluate her is a good idea.

It's possible that an egg broke during the massage and that was the fluid released, or she may have been constipated and released a lot of stool at once, however it is best to schedule a veterinary exam to rule out any possible infection or other underlying cause, especially if she is having repeated egg-binding. Making sure she has access to calcium can help prevent egg-binding, either by offering "egg-food" treats, or cuttle bone. You can also remove any nesting material and nests in her environment to try and discourage breeding and egg laying.

Thanks for reaching out about your pigeon. Egg binding is a common cause for inability to utilize the legs, if an egg is still in the uterus or has damaged a nerve while passing. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. If can not stand, remove perches and provide a soft towel on which to sit. Ensure that food and water are easily accessible. Review diet to include vitamins and minerals, best in the form of fresh vegetables. Good luck.

A female CWD will lay between 2 and 4 eggs. If housed with a male CWD, she will lay about 8 weeks after breeding. Provide extra calcium supplementation during this time. Supply a lay box or area with moist substrate for her. When she is ready, she will dig a hole and deposit her eggs. Monitor for excessive digging, straining, lethargy or a swollen abdomen. These are symptoms that may indicate she is egg bound. In this case, an exam with your veterinarian or an experienced herp vet is strongly recommended as she may die without treatment.