Egg Bound

[Barbara Fitzwater]

I have a hen that I am told by her actions she is egg bound. Doing some checking I hear she is short on electrolytes. I understand I should have been feeding more
oyster shells. We have been soaking her butt in epsone salt water. It looks fine. Now, checking treats and or food. Can chickens have milk products. I read it is high in electrolytes.
Her symtoms were walking bull leged, squatting a lot, head down showing she didn't feel well. I do get some pretty large eggs and of course don't know which hen.

Any help I would appreciate it.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I have a hen that I am told by her actions she is egg bound. Doing some checking I hear she is short on electrolytes. I understand I should have been feeding more
oyster shells. We have been soaking her butt in epsone salt water. It looks fine. Now, checking treats and or food. Can chickens have milk products. I read it is high in electrolytes.
Her symtoms were walking bull leged, squatting a lot, head down showing she didn't feel well. I do get some pretty large eggs and of course don't know which hen.

Any help I would appreciate it.

Welcome To BYC

Can you post some photos of your hen and her poop?

How long has she been like this?
Have you felt inside her vent for an egg? A hen that is egg bound usually cannot poop because the egg is blocking her system - she would be in distress.

Perhaps what was mentioned is she has a reproductive disorder? Peritonitis, canker, Internal Laying?

If she is truly egg bound, then the egg needs to come out (you should be able to feel the egg). Soaking can be helpful. I would give her Calcium like Caltrate (1/2 tablet) or 1 crushed up Tums. Make sure she's hydrated.

For reproductive disorders, sometimes all you can do is offer supportive care, unless your vet can see her. Hydration is important as well.

Electrolytes can be purchased online or you can find them in the feed store.
If I were going to give a chicken milk, it would be buttermilk or a good quality plain yogurt about 1 Tablespoon a day for a couple of days. (The milk is not for quick uptake of Calcium if she is egg bound.)

 

[Barbara Fitzwater]

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Welcome To BYC

Can you post some photos of your hen and her poop?

How long has she been like this?
Have you felt inside her vent for an egg? A hen that is egg bound usually cannot poop because the egg is blocking her system - she would be in distress.

Perhaps what was mentioned is she has a reproductive disorder? Peritonitis, canker, Internal Laying?

If she is truly egg bound, then the egg needs to come out (you should be able to feel the egg). Soaking can be helpful. I would give her Calcium like Caltrate (1/2 tablet) or 1 crushed up Tums. Make sure she's hydrated.

For reproductive disorders, sometimes all you can do is offer supportive care, unless your vet can see her. Hydration is important as well.

Electrolytes can be purchased online or you can find them in the feed store.
If I were going to give a chicken milk, it would be buttermilk or a good quality plain yogurt about 1 Tablespoon a day for a couple of days. (The milk is not for quick uptake of Calcium if she is egg bound.)

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[Barbara Fitzwater]

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Thank you for this. I am new and not sure how to do this. Just now found this. It is very helpful. I will do more tomorrow. The photos are on my phone and I have to get them here