EGG BOUND? PLEASE HELP

[Ebellarose]

Everyone there is no change, I haven't seen her poop since this morning. She's been eating and drinking. I need more advice on my next steps please!!!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hi everyone,
I have a 4 year old Leghorn hen who I believe is egg bound.

My sweet girl hasn't been feeling good since yesterday. And I believe she's sitting in more of a "penguin form", as I've seen in other egg bound chickens but I've never personally dealt with this.

That is her poop and she also stood for a majority of the night.

Any suggestions please and how I can help save her!! Thank you so much.

Everyone there is no change, I haven't seen her poop since this morning. She's been eating and drinking. I need more advice on my next steps please!!!

Were you able to get some extra calcium into her? I'd give 1 TUMS or 1 Calcium Citrate+D3 tablet once daily to see if she's able to expel an egg or lash material.

She's drinking, so that's going to help keep her hydrated.

This article may help you too.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ng-from-vent-prolapse-oh-my-what-to-do.76124/

 

[Ebellarose]

Were you able to get some extra calcium into her? I'd give 1 TUMS or 1 Calcium Citrate+D3 tablet once daily to see if she's able to expel an egg or lash material.

She's drinking, so that's going to help keep her hydrated.

This article may help you too.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ng-from-vent-prolapse-oh-my-what-to-do.76124/

Thank you! There was still no change but did give the extra calcium.Her abdomen was getting more squishy like a balloon so could it be water belly? My vet said it could happen especially to an older hen at higher elevation. Would you have any extra advice if this is the case?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Thank you! There was still no change but did give the extra calcium.Her abdomen was getting more squishy like a balloon so could it be water belly? My vet said it could happen especially to an older hen at higher elevation. Would you have any extra advice if this is the case?

Is she able to poop?

Ascites (A.K.A.) Water Belly is a symptom. It can be hard to know the cause but generally fluid in the abdomen is seen in hens that have organ dysfunction and/or reproductive disorders.

She may have Salpingitis, EYP, Internal Laying, etc. Did you Vet suggest trying to drain any excess fluid to see if that would give her any relief?