egg shell stuck in cloaca

[Jsnick]

Hi everyone
I have a polish chicken a little over a year old. I think she has been laying soft shelled eggs here and there. I have given supplements. But I found her yesterday with her bottom wet and there is a shell that is soft that is stuck in the cloaca. Half in and half out. I have soaked her last night and again this morning. I was hoping she would poop it out overnight. But its still there. I am soaking again to see if it helps. I have also put a lubricant on her. Anything else I can do? I dont want to lose her.

 

[nuthatched]

Have you tried gently pulling it? Don't soak her again.
Do you have any calcium supplements? Tums? Calcium citrate?

 

[Jsnick]

Have you tried gently pulling it? Don't soak her again.
Do you have any calcium supplements? Tums? Calcium citrate?

Yes, I tried to pull it out, but it's stuck on the interior of vent. When I try, I can see where it's attached, and it seems to hurt when I do it. I've been giving her the supplements. She is able to poop, but it's not coming off with poop.

 

[Jsnick]

Yes, I tried to pull it out, but it's stuck on the interior of vent. When I try, I can see where it's attached, and it seems to hurt when I do it. I've been giving her the supplements. She is able to poop, but it's not coming off with poop.

Ok well she finally passed it. Not sure if the yolk is inside her or it came out yesterday somewhere. Giving her electrolytes and calcium supplement with some scrambled egg. I'll just keep an eye on her and see how she does. Should I keep her separated till tomorrow or bring her back with her flock?

 

[Eggcessive]

If she is acting energetic and alert, I would let her out with her flock. You might want to give her a human calcium tablet with vitamin D daily for up to 7 days.