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Unfortunately, my vet doesn't know much about hen health. She had never heard of or seen a lash egg before. I'm the one that insisted on the antibiotic when she said to wait before giving her any.

So I gave my hen Baytril for two weeks as prescribed by the vet. She's been acting great, but this morning I found a very large lash egg. Does this mean she's doomed? If yes, how long does she have to live? Like I said she's been great. What should I expect in the weeks/months to come?

How are your girls doing? I'm going through something similar. Like you I've read Salpingitis is a death sentence, but I wonder why then do so many suggest getting an antibiotic. Looking for something to give me hope.

Is she still doing well? My hen might have Salpingitis. Getting some Baytril tomorrow. Just looking for info on if it can actually be cured...

How did your hen do on the Baytril? Mine might have Salpingitis. Wondering if the Baytril actually helped.

Whatever happened yo your hen.

How did it go with your hen? Mine might also have salpingitis. I'm picking up some Baytril tomorrow. I have no idea if I'm catching it early or if she has had it for a while. Trying my best to save her.

Vet has agreed to give me some Baytril. Wish me luck. And thanks for everyone's help!!

@casportpony had alreasy replied to an earlier post of mine. Said to start Baytril and more anti-inflammatory. I posted this because I read Baytril was illegal.

2.5 years old. I know what you mean. All the lash eggs I've seen online are much bigger.

.5 ML Metacam This pictured on an appetizer plate. The egg was pretty small. Similar to a candy egg you see around Easter.

I had her (barely) examined on Monday. The vet was clueless. Had no idea what a lash egg was. I suggested antibiotics, but she said to wait because they can be harsh on the stomach. I think if I called her and insisted on one, she might give it. Just want to give her an idea on what to prescribe...

She was acting ill over the weekend. Not active, lethargic. She was pooping normal and eating, but not drinking. Her vent was pulsating like mad and became swollen by the end of the weekend. She passed her first lash egg on Monday, but was still lethargic and pulsating a bit more than normal...

What antibiotic should I ask for? Just read online that Baytril is illegal to give to poultry in the U.S. Is that true? Is there something else in case my vet refuses to give Baytril? Just not finding the right answers online. I don't get it. People have been raising chickens for forever. How is...