Egg bound? What’s my next step?

[BackyardBon]

I'm glad she seems to be improving.
Draining is sometimes a temporary measure to bring comfort and improve quality of life. The condition that is causing the fluid still exists.

You may want to do a little reading of posts by @coach723 about giving aloe detox to hens that have fluid/reproductive issues. While still not a cure, she has had some success in maintaining hens for a while by doing that. Here's one thread where she talks about it, but if you search "aloe" and her member name, you will likely find more. Plus I tagged her, so she may chime in for you too. https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...breath-if-you-hold-her.1284253/#post-20750855

Thank you so much for your help. I will keep you all posted.

 

[Kiki]

Thank you so much for your help. I will keep you all posted.

I am sorry your girl is so ill.

Please take a look at what you are feeding your flock. These type issues happen to over weight birds much faster that a healthy weight bird.

Over weight varies greatly by breed.

 

[coach723]

Did your hen pass away on her own?

I've had a couple pass on their own. The rest I have euthanized when they were obviously not feeling well. When they no longer want to eat or drink, are isolating themselves, or get attacked by flock mates, then I choose to euthanize rather than let them suffer needlessly. I think when the time comes, you will know. It's never easy, but not letting them suffer is a kindness.

 

[BackyardBon]

I am sorry your girl is so ill.

Please take a look at what you are feeding your flock. These type issues happen to over weight birds must faster that a healthy weight bird.

Over weight varies greatly by breed.

I feed my birds too many treats. I have already cut way back on treats. Thank you for your valuable input.

 

[Kiki]

I feed my birds too many treats. I have already cut way back on treats. Thank you for your valuable input.

Fantastic.
I feed zero treats.
I prefer my birds get a balanced diet every single day.

 

[BackyardBon]

I've had a couple pass on their own. The rest I have euthanized when they were obviously not feeling well. When they no longer want to eat or drink, are isolating themselves, or get attacked by flock mates, then I choose to euthanize rather than let them suffer needlessly. I think when the time comes, you will know. It's never easy, but not letting them suffer is a kindness.

Thank you. I appreciate your kind words.

 

[BackyardBon]

Elsa the hen stopped eating and drinking. She looked miserable and we could tell she was suffering. We had to put her down. Thank you all for your kind words and advice.

 

[MIchickenlady]

Elsa the hen stopped eating and drinking. She looked miserable and we could tell she was suffering. We had to put her down. Thank you all for your kind words and advice.

Oh dear, I'm so sorry.
I have a hen that just started this tonight. Thank you for posting this so others can learn from your experience.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Elsa the hen stopped eating and drinking. She looked miserable and we could tell she was suffering. We had to put her down. Thank you all for your kind words and advice.

I'm sorry to hear about Elsa.

 

[coach723]

I'm very sorry for your loss.