Complicated egg bound case

[JustAnotherWeirdo]

She passed away

 

[azygous]

The calcium is the single most important thing to do. Too much is better than too little. If this form is calcium carbonate, it will take a little longer to work, so doubling or tripling the dose is okay. Calcium has to be given in large doses for an extended period to be toxic to the kidneys. Short duration is not a problem if you happen to give too much.

Be sure to provide the sugar water since she will be thirsty.

Oh, no! I just posted as you did.

Save all these instructions in case this happens again to another hen. The first sign of egg binding is a hen standing or sitting motionless with her tail held low and flat. At that first sign, give a full calcium citrate tablet. I keep a bottle in my run to have handy in emergencies such as this. Time is of the essence in treating egg binding.

I'm so sorry you lost her.

 

[RubelliteRose]

I'm so sorry

 

[JustAnotherWeirdo]

The calcium is the single most important thing to do. Too much is better than too little. If this form is calcium carbonate, it will take a little longer to work, so doubling or tripling the dose is okay. Calcium has to be given in large doses for an extended period to be toxic to the kidneys. Short duration is not a problem if you happen to give too much.

Be sure to provide the sugar water since she will be thirsty.

Oh, no! I just posted as you did.

Save all these instructions in case this happens again to another hen. The first sign of egg binding is a hen standing or sitting motionless with her tail held low and flat. At that first sign, give a full calcium citrate tablet. I keep a bottle in my run to have handy in emergencies such as this. Time is of the essence in treating egg binding.

I'm so sorry you lost her.

This was my 2nd ever case of dealing with it where the previous one was over 2 years ago but I’m definitely adding a calcium to my chicken medicine cabinet for in case!

 

[MysteryChicken]

This was my 2nd ever case of dealing with it where the previous one was over 2 years ago but I’m definitely adding a calcium to my chicken medicine cabinet for in case!

Better to a chicken pharmacy on hand with all kinds of supplements.

 

[JustAnotherWeirdo]

Better to a chicken pharmacy on hand with all kinds of supplements. View attachment 4275003

I have one formulated for viral infections, multivitamins (and electrolytes) and then A, E, B12, B complex and Selenium!

 

[MysteryChicken]

I have one formulated for viral infections, multivitamins (and electrolytes) and then A, E, B12, B complex and Selenium!

Yeah.
Mine includes Omega 3s, & 6 Fatty Acids, plus what you listed, Amino Acids, Minerals, Tart Cherry Extract, Ginkgo Biloba, B2, Calcium Citrate, & Probiotics.