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  1. Eggcessive

    HELP PROLAPSED HEN ALSO EGG BOUND

    That is up to you and your parents. It does seem like she might be suffering, and I feel when they are suffering, it may be best to end their suffering. So sorry I can’t be of mire help.
  2. Eggcessive

    HELP PROLAPSED HEN ALSO EGG BOUND

    Okay, that is alright. Here are a couple of articles that you might want to read about egg binding and impacted oviduct: https://www.chickenwhisperermagazine.com/nutrition/egg-bound-chickens-how-to-identify-and-prevent-this-emergency-condition...
  3. Eggcessive

    HELP PROLAPSED HEN ALSO EGG BOUND

    Tums or a human calcium tablet can be inserted into the back of her throat to swallow. Has she ever had treats of egg before? Most chickens love it, but she may not . Has she eaten or drunk any water since yesterday? Is she passing any more droppings?
  4. Eggcessive

    HELP PROLAPSED HEN ALSO EGG BOUND

    Sometimes when you hold them and they struggle, it makes it worse. Stop trying to push it back in, but keep it moist. I would let her relax on a warm slightly moist towel. If you have a heating pad, you could put it under the moist towel and set it to LOW. That might help to lay the egg. Keep in...
  5. Eggcessive

    HELP PROLAPSED HEN ALSO EGG BOUND

    Many people do not have a vet in their community that sees chickens. Also it can be too expensive for some of us to see a vet. @bpoore04 The chicken may have become egg bound or suffered from impacted oviduct. Soft shell-less eggs can be hard ro pass. Straining or egg binding can cause a...
  6. Eggcessive

    HELP PROLAPSED HEN ALSO EGG BOUND

    Not everyone does it, but you can stop her from laying eggs temporarily to heal. It takes several days since eggs are always in production, but if you keep her in a dark room or dark cage for 16 hours each night, she will stop laying. The other 8 hours a day can be spent up walking around and...
  7. Eggcessive

    HELP PROLAPSED HEN ALSO EGG BOUND

    As far as I know, just push it all back inside. I haven’t dealt with on pe so big before. The important thing is to not let the red tissue dry out, so grease her up. I have to take a break, so will check in later.
  8. Eggcessive

    HELP PROLAPSED HEN ALSO EGG BOUND

    Oh good. Give her some human calcium 1/2 tablet or 1/2 a Tums if you have any. You could also grind up a whole egg shell, and mix it with a little cooked egg. Repeat the next couple of days. Here is a good link about prolapses: https://the-chicken-chick.com/prolapse-vent-causes-treatment-graphic/
  9. Eggcessive

    HELP PROLAPSED HEN ALSO EGG BOUND

    Sorry, I was posting just as you posted. Can you get a picture of what you are seeing? This may be a prolapsed large intestine, since the cloaca is where the oviduct and the intestine come together.
  10. Eggcessive

    HELP PROLAPSED HEN ALSO EGG BOUND

    If she is still prolapsed, just keep lubricating the red tissue as long as it is outside the body. Once a day soak her in warm soapy water and dry her off, to keep the vent area clean. Then lube her with coconut oil, hydrocortisone cream, vegetable oil, or oil of choice. Keep her separated in a...
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