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There are many threads by Speckled Hen on here (she used to be a moderator) about her hens that have had egg yolk peritonitis, ascites (fluid in abdomen), and internal laying. You might read some of her threads or PM her with a question. I have read that chickens only have a 50 percent chance of surviving anesthesia (don't know if it's true,) but I wouldn't attempt hysterectomy. You can keep them in low light or dark conditions to decrease laying, but I'm afraid I would have to cull a bird that has this much trouble just to keep her from misery.
Thanks! Yes culling is another option. I was just thinking of that. I really don't want her to suffer unnecessarily. Right now, she's eating, drinking and alert. I've read recently of hens passing lash eggs & they are ok after that. I still want to give her a chance. I've had another hen much worse off from an injury snap out of it, but if this one doesn't soon I'll have to put her down.
