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:hugs I'm so sorry :hugs She may have been the one that was laying thin shelled eggs. I know it's heartbreaking and some just can't bring themselves to do it, but if you still have the body, performing an informal investigation may shed some light onto what was going on with her. Look in...

@PirateGirl How is she today?

It sure would make it much easier! Yes, the best case scenario is that she is having trouble passing an egg. Let's hope this is what it is:fl The more serious problems...well, sometimes with some supportive care they can pull through for a while longer. I've had some with egg masses and cancer...

She could be stressed from being handled. Put her in a quiet place that is semi-dark and see if the breathing gets better. If she is able to poop that is good, but all the other symptoms are concerning. She may still have an egg, but it's just up high you never know. I would still keep...

The abdomen is swollen - is it hard or tight like a fluid filled balloon? Yes, there are other conditions that can look like egg binding - internal laying, ascites, peritonitis, etc. With the respiratory distress - I would lean toward her having fluid in the abdomen if you don't feel an egg...

It's good that she can poop. Can you feel inside her to see if there is an egg?

:hugs Give her a little time but not too much. Breathing heavy she is in trouble. Can she poop at all?

It can be a one time thing or it could be chronic, only time will tell. Sometimes a hen may appear egg bound, but she may be having problems expelling a soft shell egg or it a can also be something more serious like a reproductive problem like internal laying, peritonitis or similar. If she...

It does sound like she is egg bound, hopefully you can address that as soon as you get home. Let us know how she is. Here's a good article for you to read: https://the-chicken-chick.com/chicken-egg-binding-causes-symptoms/ Another from TwoCrows...