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still trying to lay or phantom pregnancy.
Posted: 11/07/2013 by barbie

hello, my 40 yr old spur thighed, has continualy tried to make a nest, although x- rays show no eggs,she laid unfertilized crop in june,with the help of oxytocin, since then {5 weeks} she has hardly eaten, just continual digging of the lawn the vet said keep bathing which i have done, she usualy has such a good appetite , i am very concerned.

Re: still trying to lay or phantom pregnancy.
Posted: 12/07/2013 by Tom

Helo,
Have you got a well dug, but firm area of bare soil, so that it can dig a proper nest? If not then prepare one & see if this helps. Keep us up-dated please, as there other things to suggest.
Regards
Tom

 

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