Eggbound, but fixed...Questions

[Blisschick]

One of my BLRW hens had a poopy butt today, so I cleaned her up and discovered she was trying to push, but nothing was coming out. After feeling her rear, I realized she had an egg stuck in her. We soaked, lubricated with Vaseline, and got the egg out, but it was followed by a couple of big blood clots and now her behind is looking a little bruised inside. Is this normal for this problem, and do I have to worry about the blood? She's still trying to push a little, but I'm thinking it's because she couldn't really poop and she's still trying to pass the solids.

 

[dlhunicorn]

there might be an additional egg backed up that needs to come out... keep an eye on her

 

[Blisschick]

That was my thought, too. I did notice when she was still trying to go that it looked like she had some poop that was trying to come out. I figured that since she was a bit swollen she still might be feeling the urge even though there was nothing there. I didn't feel another egg, but if there is one, it may be further back in her system than I can feel. She did seem to feel much better after the egg came out, though. She didn't want to stick around for me to blowdry her butt, so I put her back out with the others. I'm glad it's still warm here! I'm about to go out and do another check on her before bed.

 

[johnnyjack]

good luck with ur bird. i lost my oldest leghorn to this. didnt know until we did our own autopsy.ya never know until ya try things.