One of my red comet hens (approximately 4 years old) was egg bound yesterday. Smyptoms included lethargy, squatting/waddling, and not being 'herself". Despite our best efforts (Epsom baths, dark isolation, calcium, and Vaseline on her vent) she didn't pass the egg. Today, I believe the egg broke inside of her because there was yolk around her vent but no egg inside of her isolation crate. She is still lethargic but capable of drinking electrolyte solution from a syringe.
I am worried about infection and think she should probably start antibiotics. However, I have tried calling many vets and they either do not currently accept chickens due to the avian flu or do not have openings to see a chicken until 10/19. No practice will prescribe antibiotics without seeing her. Does anyone have experience with over-the-counter methods to fight off an internal infection? Or a suggestion for telehealth vets capable of prescribing antibiotics?
I am worried about infection and think she should probably start antibiotics. However, I have tried calling many vets and they either do not currently accept chickens due to the avian flu or do not have openings to see a chicken until 10/19. No practice will prescribe antibiotics without seeing her. Does anyone have experience with over-the-counter methods to fight off an internal infection? Or a suggestion for telehealth vets capable of prescribing antibiotics?
