- Mar 22, 2011
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This is my first post, although I have frequently used your forum to diagnosis and treat other issues and I appreciate all the help provided here.
My hen is a Rhode Island who is 2 years old. We went on vacation for five days and when we returned, I discovered she was egg bound and her right leg unable to support her. Found her Friday AM and had egg Friday afternoon after reading posts here and doing suggested treatments. She tries to stand on her good leg but isn't successful. Yesterday, Sunday, she laid the biggest (size of X-large egg) turd which was a solid mass of greenish goo, with a bit of white stuff overlaying. Prior to that, her poo was yellowish and runny.
She is in my extra bathroom downstairs in a crate and I have mostly been giving her water thru a syringe and have food close to her that she can access if she wants. She can access water if she wants too. No fevers, no obvious injuries, swelling, bumps, lumps, etc.
My guess has been nerve damage. Her butt swelling is reduced since large poo, I've been hoping with that occurrence that some pressure would be released and her leg could start functioning now.
Thinking to soak her rear to clean it up and then blow dry her. Any other thoughts, suggestions, or questions that I'm missing?
I read about the asipirin as a possible antiinflammatory and haven't tried that but will.
Thanks.
Cindy
My hen is a Rhode Island who is 2 years old. We went on vacation for five days and when we returned, I discovered she was egg bound and her right leg unable to support her. Found her Friday AM and had egg Friday afternoon after reading posts here and doing suggested treatments. She tries to stand on her good leg but isn't successful. Yesterday, Sunday, she laid the biggest (size of X-large egg) turd which was a solid mass of greenish goo, with a bit of white stuff overlaying. Prior to that, her poo was yellowish and runny.
She is in my extra bathroom downstairs in a crate and I have mostly been giving her water thru a syringe and have food close to her that she can access if she wants. She can access water if she wants too. No fevers, no obvious injuries, swelling, bumps, lumps, etc.
My guess has been nerve damage. Her butt swelling is reduced since large poo, I've been hoping with that occurrence that some pressure would be released and her leg could start functioning now.
Thinking to soak her rear to clean it up and then blow dry her. Any other thoughts, suggestions, or questions that I'm missing?
I read about the asipirin as a possible antiinflammatory and haven't tried that but will.
Thanks.
Cindy