Chicken had a hard time laying a egg and now she is sluggish.

[Parront]

Could she have EYP? She’s not swollen yet, but sounds like she has all the other signs. She’s “pooping” out yellow clear liquids now. Would a vet prescribe antibiotics? She’s walking in slow motion still and resting a bunch.

My vet prescribed a painkiller. Can't find it on-line without a prescription, it is Meloxicam 1.5mg/ml a NSAID, anti inflammatory and painkiller. She took it for 10 days after the vet had to manually remove the offending egg under anesthetic. But it seems to be prescription only. Liquid tylenol for children? I do not know how birds would react. I would just give lots of fluids and wait and see. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

 

[Kiki]

Tylenol NO.
Chickens can take regular old aspirin but I am pretty sure she does NOT need a pain med right now.

EYP would mean antibiotics.

Is a vet an option?

 

[Kiki]

Can you post a pic of the yellow clear poop.

Is she drinking water?
Eating?

 

[Parront]

The meloxicam was to keep down inflammation, and parrots will chew like a dog if they have pain. A chicken might not need pain meds, but anti-inflamitory like KikisGirls said, aspirin, if the problem were really over, might help. If there were broken shell causing internal infection, aspirin probably not helping.

 

[Parront]

I have not used these, they are an emergency plan if I can't afford a vet next time a bird is sick. Here is a link to a vet med site, use at your own risk, when you have nothing else to loose:
https://www.campingsurvival.com/fish-and-bird-antibiotics.html?cat=795

 

[Kiki]

I have not used these, they are an emergency plan if I can't afford a vet next time a bird is sick. Here is a link to a vet med site, use at your own risk, when you have nothing else to loose:
https://www.campingsurvival.com/fish-and-bird-antibiotics.html?cat=795

Have you seen this thread:
#1

 

[Parront]

Have you seen this thread:
#1

I have not, but have similar info in other sources. As I mentioned, an antibiotic from the previous link would be done as a last resort, and with much further consideration. Only the owner of the bird could make that call, and I would definitely recommend she read that link you posted in full, before going into the vet business! And maybe call a couple of experienced bird friends, too! But,they still sell some animal meds on that site, others such as Tractor Supply don't any more. So, I have purchased some for future problems, in case they stop selling everything, everywhere! (Really, I think ordering by mail is too slow for most bird problems).

 

[Eggcessive]

Most medications in chickens are prescribed off-label, such as meloxicam and most antibiotics. For EYP, Baytril is popular, but not approved for poultry in the US. However many vets prescribe it for pet birds whose eggs or meat will not be eaten. Those who wish to use it can get it online here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/baytril-enrofloxacin-sources.959119/

Some use injectable penicillin for EYP, available in refrigerators in feed stores along with syringes and needles. Amoxicillin, Clavamox, and others can be used in EYP, where a broad spectrum antibiotic is needed. Antibiotics may extends the life, but usually do not cure EYP. It is up to the owner how to diagnose and go about treatment. Here is some reading about EYP and internal laying:
http://scoopfromthecoop.nutrenaworld.com/laying-issues-internal-layers-and-peritonitis/
http://www.theveterinaryexpert.com/backyard-poultry/egg-yolk-peritonitis/
http://www.merckvetmanual.com/poult...eproductive-system/egg-peritonitis-in-poultry
http://www.merckvetmanual.com/poultry/disorders-of-the-reproductive-system/internal-layer-poultry

 

[SamanthaLiz]

Took her to the aviary vet. She had an x-ray. They saw lots of gas. And no signs of any egg present. Prescribed Amoxicillin and an anti-inflammatory (meloxicam). She thinks it’s either bacterial infection. (Fecal sample test going out in the morning) or just an upset with the food change.

 

[Kiki]

Took her to the aviary vet. She had an x-ray. They saw lots of gas. And no signs of any egg present. Prescribed Amoxicillin and an anti-inflammatory. She thinks it’s either bacterial infection. (Fecal sample test going out in the morning) or just an upset with the food change.

Good for you!!! I'm so glad to hear it isn't something more serious.
She will be back to feeling better in no time!