Egg bound Hen Help!

[DaisyBuff]

Yes! I can try to get a more clear pic this time, Here's one eye,

here is the other,

It is normal for her left and right eye to be different colors, that is what makes her unique! But the left side of her head is more pale than the right? Still has not passed an egg. Her crop feels full, yet swollen. It feels like there is tissue between where I fell the egg, still lethargic, and sluggish. Not eating but I am getting some down in her with the syringe. She seems to be getting worse, still wheezing. I think blood circulation might be one problem. Sorry for poor picture quality, but I did the best I could. She also could have respiratory issues. It could be anything! I myself looked at both her eyes and they are crystal clear and normal.

 

[Eggcessive]

Her eyes should be the same color with round pupils. If one appears faded or has an irregularly shaped pupil, that can be a sign of ocular Mareks. Sorry, but the pics are too blurred to tell anything. The pictures below on the right and below that are what the ocular form of Mareks can look like. Please disregard if your chickens eyes appear like the left.

 

[DaisyBuff]

Her pupils are round and normal. I held a small piece of celery up and down side to side she followed it with her head so she can see great. I noticed she had 2 different color eyes when she just started to show her Iris very young. I had no Idea something was wrong with her just because she had 2 different color eyes. Pupils are round and normal sized and shiny in both eyes. Is this something I need to take care of? Could she loose her vision in the future?

 

[Eggcessive]

It would still be good to see the iris color. Mareks (only the ocular form) causes a greying of the iris, but if her pupils are round and not fuzzy, she may be fine. Let’s get back to her main problem though, since she may have other problems. Can you try and take her to a vet familiar with chickens? Is she able to poop?

 

[Tahera]

Hi @DaisyBuff
I pray your Daisy gets well. You can give her some coconut water and aloevera smoothie to keep hydrated . That’s what my naturopathic vet suggest for my pigeons.

 

[DaisyBuff]

Since I am running low in cash I have to take her to a vet that does not charge much. Like before, not pooping, just a bit of runny poo running down sometimes. An egg or something may be blocking her vent so solid poo can't come out. I have a good friend Named Jessica She has worked with chickens since she was a small kid. She is an expert she does not live far away about 3 miles from where I live. She has about 15 chickens in her backyard now. I can text her and see if she can help me. I can also take Daisy to see her in person for a checkup. Because of Covid Safety, maybe I can call her in a zoom Video call.

 

[DaisyBuff]

Thank you for Helping! I can make her a coconut and Aloe Vera smoothie! I even have an Aloe Vera plant on my back porch! This should definitely keep her Hydrated! Since she refuses to eat or drink it on her own, I can continue to feed her using the Syringe.

 

[dawg53]

Apple sauce acts as a mild laxative in chickens, try that.

 

[DaisyBuff]

Apple sauce acts as a mild laxative in chickens, try that.

I can try that. Anything to get my Daisy Baby well again!

 

[DaisyBuff]

WHAT? No egg yet! This is crazy! She is doing worse than before! Wheezing, no poo besides what drips from her vent, now she is not walking much! Just laying down, rocking back and fourth with her eyes closed. Still refusing to eat, drink, I am barely getting her food and water down with the syringe! I am praying for her every night!
Still acting lethargic, and sluggish, not walking hardly any. I will continue oiling, vaseline, warm bath, massage, aloevera smoothie, thank you for your help, kindness, and cooperation. Though I myself does not think she has much time left. We have not reached the end yet. Daisy still has a chance!