Egg Bound Pullet

[soler]

i have my fingers crossed for you!

 

[K-12 Chickens]

Well, as of this morning, no egg. The spot where I can feel the egg seems to be full of fluid now and so the egg is harder to feel. Lucy is still active, eating, drinking, pooping and talking frequently.
Is there a possibility of a tumor? Or a deformed reproductive system? She was slow to develop as a chick and hasn't laid an egg as far as I know. She also has had a bump in front of her eye that is a little larger than a pea since she was a chick. I still don't know what the bump is, but it has not grown bigger and doesn't appear to affect her sight or overall health.

 

[soler]

How old is she? I don't think the bump is related to this though. I hope the egg has not broken. Have you found any remains in the poop that would seem to indicate the egg has broken? like bits if shell or yolk etc?

Is she standing like a penguin? Does her abdomen feel hot to the touch? It could perhaps be egg peritonitis
http://simplelifeainteasy.blogspot.com/2012/03/egg-yolk-peritonitis-diagnosing-sick.html
http://www.chickenvet.co.uk/health-and-common-diseases/egg-laying-issues/index.aspx
I hope not. If you are pretty confident teh egg has broken inside, i'd start baytril or tylan right away.

I would continue dosing her with calcium for sure meanwhile.

 

[K-12 Chickens]

Lucy is over 28 weeks old. I have not seen any remains of an egg in her droppings (I had two hens who had an egg partially break inside them and they pooped out the remains, so I know what it looks like). She stands normal, but appears uncomfortable at times. I have not noticed her abdomen feeling abnormally warm.

 

[soler]

mm. Maybe she is struggling with her first egg - keep up with the calcium and if she starts getting worse, start the antibiotics? That she's being active is a good sign.

I just had a horror experience with my fake ameraucana who was egg bound, developed a massive prolapse, with 4 inches of stuff sticking out or her behind, with the egg stuck in it and tearing up the tissue, and somehow she's pulled through! (i think the speedy response, baytril and calcium did the trick)

 

[K-12 Chickens]

This just keeps getting more puzzling!

I'll keep her on the calcuim; I was thinking about starting her on some antibiotics soon also. When she poops, it looks completely normal.
That must have been quite an experience with your hen! It's amazing what chickens can survive through.

 

[soler]

I know - they are such remarkable creatures! I hope your girl gets better!

 

[K-12 Chickens]

Well, in the past two days, Lucy's squatting has become severe. She can barely walk for more than a few steps and lays down frequently. I've felt her abdomen and the egg either is lodged in the wrong position, her reproductive tract is twisted so the egg cannot pass or it was laid internally. I gave her another soak less than 20 minutes ago, but I feel that I might lose her in the next few days.

 

[ChucktheChick]

Ive never had this happen, so I dont know what to do. I am so so so sorry this is happening to you. You are in my thoughts and I hope Lucy gets better!

 

[soler]

Well, in the past two days, Lucy's squatting has become severe. She can barely walk for more than a few steps and lays down frequently. I've felt her abdomen and the egg either is lodged in the wrong position, her reproductive tract is twisted so the egg cannot pass or it was laid internally. I gave her another soak less than 20 minutes ago, but I feel that I might lose her in the next few days.

i am so sorry. And have you been giving her calcium / vit D in good doses?

Maybe someone that has had more direct experience with this situation can jump in with advice.