Egg Yolk Peritonitis?

[jjdent]

I have a red sex link that didn't make the little hop into the coop last night. She's sitting on the ground and not really getting around. Not seeing any noticeable signs of injury, I checked her vent and cleaned it. It appears swollen and there seems to be some discharge. I've heard egg yolk peritonitis is common with these. Do you think this is what it is, and what should I do? I've had a couple die this way and it was grisly.

 

[Eggcessive]

Could you post a picture of her vent area? Do you think she may be egg bound or have a prolapsed vent (or both?) You can put on a rubber glove, and feel inside the vent 1-2 inches with a finger for a stuck egg. Egg yolk peritonitis and internal laying is a common disease in many hatchery breeds that lay well. Here are a couple of links that might help you to read:
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/07/chicken-egg-binding-causes-symptoms.html
http://www.chickenvet.co.uk/health-and-common-diseases/egg-laying-issues/index.aspx
http://scoopfromthecoop.nutrenaworld.com/tag/laying-issues/

 

[casportpony]

These pictures should help you when you check for an egg:







-Kathy

 

[jjdent]

Thanks all.

 

[jjdent]

She passed it on her own once I put her in the coop. Lucky thing.