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Egg bound egg birth
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Behold, the miracle of life in the chicken coop! Our feathered friend has finally given birth to an egg that was quite the stubborn little nugget. After a warm bath that worked wonders, this egg-bound beauty managed to release that hefty egg—phew! But now, we're faced with a new challenge: she’s feeling a bit lethargic and it’s breaking our hearts to see her looking so sad. If you’ve ever dealt with a chicken in distress, you know the mix of concern and love that comes with it. What can we do to help her bounce back and regain her clucking spirit? Let’s come together and share tips to ensure our feathered friend gets back to her fabulous self!
 | Behold, she has given birth 🙏🏼 And I regret cracking it open 🤢 She got a warm bath today and finally got this sucker out. Now that it’s out, she’s still lethargic and breaking my heart looking sad ): is there anything more I should do from here? [link] [comments] |
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