Hensofthehill
Songster
Hello Everyone, can you please help with my situation, any advice or help is greatly appreciated, I love my hens.
I have over 50 of them and yesterday I noticed some shavings stuck to her butt, but didnt make much sense of it, as her sisters are starting to lay, i saw a broken egg in the nest earlier, so I assumed that her feathers got some of the broken egg and I moved on with my day.
Today during work lunch break, I went to throw them some treats and she kinda just stood there alone, no enthusiasm to worms which is unusual for chickens. I caught her and saw what I capture in pictures, although I cleaned her out very well.
I used 5 gallon bucket about half filled with warm water, I tried letting her soak for 30 mins then tried scubbing all dirt away and process repeated I soaked her 3 times x30 minutes each time. Changed water on last wash as it was awfully dirty.After last wash I wrapped her in my old - farm use only towels and tried the lube and soft toothbrush.
So I used a personal lubricant from the chicken aid kit that i have and a light brush to work it in softly into the dried up tissues. After some time and trying to calm and comfort her, I tried to grab an egg from the behind of it and she did the rest, it didnt break!!! YAY! I was so happy, I cried...
That at least gives her a chance! I am so thankful to everyone here that suggested having basic kit ready to go in case if its needed.
Now I think she is still very kbacked up, but she keeps pushing her female oviduct out, I can see poop that i leaking around but she doesnt let it stay in and poo. What can I do to help, she seems to be in so much pain from all poop built up. What can i do? @Eggcessive @Wyorp Rock
I have over 50 of them and yesterday I noticed some shavings stuck to her butt, but didnt make much sense of it, as her sisters are starting to lay, i saw a broken egg in the nest earlier, so I assumed that her feathers got some of the broken egg and I moved on with my day.
Today during work lunch break, I went to throw them some treats and she kinda just stood there alone, no enthusiasm to worms which is unusual for chickens. I caught her and saw what I capture in pictures, although I cleaned her out very well.
I used 5 gallon bucket about half filled with warm water, I tried letting her soak for 30 mins then tried scubbing all dirt away and process repeated I soaked her 3 times x30 minutes each time. Changed water on last wash as it was awfully dirty.After last wash I wrapped her in my old - farm use only towels and tried the lube and soft toothbrush.
So I used a personal lubricant from the chicken aid kit that i have and a light brush to work it in softly into the dried up tissues. After some time and trying to calm and comfort her, I tried to grab an egg from the behind of it and she did the rest, it didnt break!!! YAY! I was so happy, I cried...
That at least gives her a chance! I am so thankful to everyone here that suggested having basic kit ready to go in case if its needed.
Now I think she is still very kbacked up, but she keeps pushing her female oviduct out, I can see poop that i leaking around but she doesnt let it stay in and poo. What can I do to help, she seems to be in so much pain from all poop built up. What can i do? @Eggcessive @Wyorp Rock