Eggbound Hen Help

[feathers_3]

I believe I have an eggbound hen. She was standing off to herself with her back bowed up when we found her. She seems a little weak and her tail is pointing down. She has poop all over her backside; I guess from the egg obstruction. Can someone please tell me what I can do for her.

Thank You!!!!

 

[Fierlin1182]

I'm sorry you're having this problem, good luck! I just did a search and thought this thread looked pretty informative. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/219296/egg-bound
I personally know nothing about egg bound hens, so I really hope that helps!

 

[7L Farm]

I would clean her up. Feel around her vent for the egg. If you feel the egg you will then need to lube the egg inside her.

 

[feathers_3]

I gave her a warm bath last night and massaged her belly and when I felt around inside her vent I didn't feel an egg. But, on the bright side! She is much better today!! She is out of her box and walking around. She ate a little but I have not seen her drink any water. Her belly still seems a little swollen though and her tail is still not pointing upward like it normally is. But she seems to feel better.

Thanks for your help!!!