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    Egg bound

    Thank you. She has been inside for over a week. She has deluxe accommodations in a large dog kennel filled with thick pillows that are covered in garbage bags, then topped with paper towels for easy clean up. I leave the kennel open at all times so she has free range of the house. Her food...
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    Egg bound

    No, I'm afraid to hurt her or break it. I can feel it on the outside. It's been over a week! I'm going to the farm store today to look for help. Her attitude is much better. She looks happier. She talks a lot, like her old self. She sunbathes on the deck after her morning soak. I towel...
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    Epsom salt bath

    Thank you!
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    Egg bound

    Thank you!
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    Egg bound

    Thank you. No vet. Unfortunately, my storage is full and I can't take pics or videos. She has an empty crop, a full abdomen that's soft, and is sensitive to touch on her right abdomen. Her demeanor has improved today, little by little, better each day, but still no egg. She's getting Epsom...
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    Epsom salt bath

    What temperature should the water be for an Epsom bath? I've got an egg bound hen. Thank you.
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    I don’t know what else to do for my hen - had mites, dewormed, still sick

    How frustrating! I'm so sorry you both are going through this and I wish I knew what to do. Have you tried oregano oil in the water? This prevents worms and treats them. Is her belly swollen and tender?
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    Egg bound

    Day 3 (that I'm aware of) of egg bound hen. Researched lots of sites and watched a lot of tutorials on treatment. Still unsure on a few things. How often should the hen soak in a warm Epsom salt bath? How much and how often should I administer Tum's? Thanks for any and all replies.
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    Tums? Why do we give them and how?

    Been raising chickens for a decade and have never had one egg bound until now. I'm on day 3 (that I'm aware of; she could have been bound before I noticed) of treating her with Epsom salt baths (How often should those be done? I'm doing them first thing in the morning, mid day and just before...
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    Tums? Why do we give them and how?

    How much Tums should I administer and how often?
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    Essential oils and chickens

    Dealing with the same situation. I'm up with her at 1 in the morning. She is miserable. Breaks my heart. Soaked her in a hot tub last night, which she seemed to get relief from. Massaged her chest and abdomen periodically to get things moving. No action yet. She's standing up and looks...
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