egg is stuck inside skin and is hanging on the hens bottom

[scratch'n'peck]

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I have the same question as above. I think I have read where after being stitched around the vent if they heal, the chance of prolapse decreases.

I actually think a stretch of a few hours at once may be preferable. I have a poor Cochin hen who has an internal laying problem and I try to limit her light. She stays in a dimly lit area most of the day, and still has an interest in food and has the chance to interact with me periodically through the day. Then I take her out for a period in the evening when the light is not so bright outside. She gets a chance to spend time with the other chickens, sand bath and forage.

 

[beektoria]

We are so happy for you and Rosie. I've been sharing the story of Rosie with my friends here at work.
Some I believe initially thought we were all kind of 'tetched-in-the-head'...but as the situation has progessed I've had people asking how that little Alabama Chicken is doing. I think the restricted light thing is a good idea but as your days don't shorten to the extent that ours do up here in Everett, WA...I wonder if you would concider a house chicken? Yes, I am a wierd old hippie but they do make little chicken diapers so she could have some 'free range' time in the house. Just a thought.

 

[sjmarshall87]

the3ofus+oursixchicks :

oh no i cant she is my pet and i love her. what if i mess up and cut her wrong and it all goes wrong

you will either have to operate or cull.. if she remains eggbound she will die a painful death anyway. take her to a vet if you cannot do it yourself.​

 

[SilkieBantams]

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you will either have to operate or cull.. if she remains eggbound she will die a painful death anyway. take her to a vet if you cannot do it yourself.

She does not want to cull rosey and she has taken her to the vet already.

 

[Mimi and the Peeps]

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What an idea, I've never heard of chicken diapers, would be worth the try til comfortable again.

 

[the3ofus+oursixchicks]

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you will either have to operate or cull.. if she remains eggbound she will die a painful death anyway. take her to a vet if you cannot do it yourself.

She does not want to cull rosey and she has taken her to the vet already.

that swhat i was thinking i have already taken her and come back hmmmm

 

[the3ofus+oursixchicks]

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that crossed my mind to keep her in the house. i have 2 cats in the house already hmmm.

 

[SilkieBantams]

Please don't cull rosey since she is your pet and a friend to you.

 

[the3ofus+oursixchicks]

ok we went outside for probably hour and half. she couldnt wait to get out of that ole tub. she wasnt very very active. she is still sore i think. now she is back in. so all of you think i should do about 3 hours at a time maybe. i may do it slowly until the weekend is over. she is still not feeling just top limb so i think i will keep it slow. but she did gobble up the grasshoppers today. i am terrified she may try to lay again. he said he didnt feel one so thats great!

 

[the3ofus+oursixchicks]

scratch'n'peck :

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I have the same question as above. I think I have read where after being stitched around the vent if they heal, the chance of prolapse decreases.

I actually think a stretch of a few hours at once may be preferable. I have a poor Cochin hen who has an internal laying problem and I try to limit her light. She stays in a dimly lit area most of the day, and still has an interest in food and has the chance to interact with me periodically through the day. Then I take her out for a period in the evening when the light is not so bright outside. She gets a chance to spend time with the other chickens, sand bath and forage.

so you think maybe 3 to 4 hours but in the evening?​