Signs of Reproductive Disease in Hens

Reproductive disease is very common in domestic hens due to centuries of breeding for increased 'egg productivity'. The consequence is she has a high risk of developing egg related issues which increase as she ages. Clinical signs your hen has a reproductive disease include laying soft-shelled, shell-less, 'lash' eggs, misshaped or tiny eggs. Sporadically laying or not laying eggs. Enlarged belly (abdominal distension), accumulation of feces under vent (pasty butt), frequent nestbox sitting when non-broody, upright "penguin-like" stance. Body weight increase.

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