Egg broke inside hen

[Maine_chic]

I'm sorry that she's not getting any better.
As for putting down a sick hen, I use the broomstick method, you can find videos of that. The method that Kim uses is effective as well.
Let us know if you perform a necropsy and what you find out. It's sad to lose a hen that is young.

TY very much! It is indeed very sad, we are pretty bummed out and wish we knew what had happened. No necropsy....but even if I were able to perform one yesterday, I am not sure I would have been able to determine much....mammals, yes, birds, not so much. I have a lot to learn, esp since we lack a reliable chicken vet out here!!!! Thank you so much for you support, I really appreciate it!

 

[Three Little Bunnies]

I’m so sorry she didn’t make it!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

TY very much! It is indeed very sad, we are pretty bummed out and wish we knew what had happened. No necropsy....but even if I were able to perform one yesterday, I am not sure I would have been able to determine much....mammals, yes, birds, not so much. I have a lot to learn, esp since we lack a reliable chicken vet out here!!!! Thank you so much for you support, I really appreciate it!

I'm sorry for your loss.

Sometimes you may find something obvious with doing your own necropsy. Some of us do that and it can be informational at times or may leave us with more questions.
There are necropsy manuals and some good videos (search youtube) that can be found online.

A lot depends on your state - some allow you to send a body for necropsy/testing on your own while others require it to be sent by a vet. Some states offer services for free or at a nominal fee while others are expensive. You may want to see what services are to you for future reference. https://extension.umaine.edu/veterinarylab/

 

[Maine_chic]

I'm sorry for your loss.

Sometimes you may find something obvious with doing your own necropsy. Some of us do that and it can be informational at times or may leave us with more questions.
There are necropsy manuals and some good videos (search youtube) that can be found online.

A lot depends on your state - some allow you to send a body for necropsy/testing on your own while others require it to be sent by a vet. Some states offer services for free or at a nominal fee while others are expensive. You may want to see what services are to you for future reference. https://extension.umaine.edu/veterinarylab/

HUGE HELP!!! Thank you! I am going to research this. The more knowledge I have, the better. One more totally unrelated question, if you dont mind me tapping into you vast knowledge base!!! ....Who is the go-to BYC person to ask questions regarding egg hatching? I feel like I am going from one "problem"-issue to another with my flock lately!! Goodness gracious, so glad I love them

 

[Wyorp Rock]

HUGE HELP!!! Thank you! I am going to research this. The more knowledge I have, the better. One more totally unrelated question, if you dont mind me tapping into you vast knowledge base!!! ....Who is the go-to BYC person to ask questions regarding egg hatching? I feel like I am going from one "problem"-issue to another with my flock lately!! Goodness gracious, so glad I love them

Well, that person is not me

Oh boy. There's a lot of great people here. Have you tried the Incubating forums?
@Pyxis comes to mind, but I believe she's dealing more with ducks now than chickens, but she's great so may have some tips for you.

 

[Eggcessive]

So sorry that she has died. I found it hard to do necropsies on the chickens I lost years ago, but finally got up the courage after reading a lot of threads about many common disorders that can be seen. It is never easy when you have been attached to them, but it helps your to understand what was going on. Sometimes it helps you to put them down earlier the next time one shows the same symptoms. Be sure that if you are going to send one for a necropsy in the future, to only refrigerate the body—do not freeze it. A cooler with ice works with the body double bagged in garbage bags. The refrigerator is fine as long as your family is okay with it.

 

[Maine_chic]

Well, that person is not me

Oh boy. There's a lot of great people here. Have you tried the Incubating forums?
@Pyxis comes to mind, but I believe she's dealing more with ducks now than chickens, but she's great so may have some tips for you.

Thank you tons!!! I will ask her!!!

 

[Maine_chic]

So sorry that she has died. I found it hard to do necropsies on the chickens I lost years ago, but finally got up the courage after reading a lot of threads about many common disorders that can be seen. It is never easy when you have been attached to them, but it helps your to understand what was going on. Sometimes it helps you to put them down earlier the next time one shows the same symptoms. Be sure that if you are going to send one for a necropsy in the future, to only refrigerate the body—do not freeze it. A cooler with ice works with the body double bagged in garbage bags. The refrigerator is fine as long as your family is okay with it.

Thank you! My bad, I looked back and saw that I put freezer, but meant fridge....which is what caused the problem. We had just picked up an order of groceries and I shop for a week at a time so fridge (and freezer!) space is at a premium. I really need an extra one! I am going to start reading up on what to look for. And I agree, this experience will be very helpful in aiding my determination to euthanize sooner. I should've done it days ago but I am trying not to beat myself up about that--this is a learning experience and, while I DO NOT want to cause suffering through my learning curve, I did try my best to treat her. Im going to invest in some vet manuals...my background is Wildlife Biology, but my focus was mammals...I will treat this as an opportunity to learn and grow.