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Yay Chicks! : Egg bound does not necessarily mean that the egg broke. It may mean that the bird is unable to pass the egg. A hen that is egg bound will look like she is trying to lay but is unable to. She may get puffed up, become lethargic and cease eating and drinking. If you suspect a...

Quote: It means an egg broke inside and blocked the vent. Since they only have one opening, used for pooping and eggs, if it's blocked it can get critical very fast. You need to inspect the vent, make sure nothing is in there. You can turn the hen over, rub gently under her throat till her...

Quote: Have you checked their vent to make sure they aren't constipated or egg bound? If they are blocked up they can get infected and die.