My 18 month old RIR has intermittently been laying no-shell or soft-shelled eggs. Today I saw part of a very soft shell and yolk stuck to her back feathers, pulled it off then had a look at her vent - there was more of a very soft shell, with white and yolk gunk, sticking out her vent and I have pulled it out. Her vent seems more red and swollen than usual. Otherwise healthy, eating and drinking. Not noticed a poop yet. I can't take a photo as I'm here by myself during the day.
So, assuming the egg broke in her vent, there is likely more inside her. What shall I do? My husband will be home later to help out as needed. I understand this is very dangerous for her and love her dearly so any advice on how to proceed would be greatly appreciated.
So, assuming the egg broke in her vent, there is likely more inside her. What shall I do? My husband will be home later to help out as needed. I understand this is very dangerous for her and love her dearly so any advice on how to proceed would be greatly appreciated.
