Eggbound hen? Please help!

[Eggcessive]

She looks a lot like hens with reproductive disorders, such as egg yolk peritonitis, salpingitis, internal laying or ascites (water belly.) Sometimes oviduct cancer can also be common. They can appear lethargic, they may separate themselves or not come off the roost in the mornings, have a decreased appetite, runny poops, have a swollen lower belly between the legs, lose weight, and many also have crop disorders due to the pressure.

Do you know when she last laid and egg? Can you insert a finger into her vent about an inch to feel for a stuck egg? Can you get her to drink some fluids and eat a bit of egg or wet chicken feed? Sorry that she is feeling poorly.

 

[selenaapril]

Thanks for the info. You can give her another half.

If you have an infirmary crate, you can place her on a heating pad set to lowest temp with a moist thick towel over it. The moist heat will relax her and it will work with the calcium to move the egg out if that's her issue.

But as I and @selenaapril have recommended, the crop needs to be checked since it can be a very common problem, easily solved most of the time.

Thanks so much! Will do now and keep you updated!

 

[selenaapril]

She looks a lot like hens with reproductive disorders, such as egg yolk peritonitis, salpingitis, internal laying or ascites (water belly.) Sometimes oviduct cancer can also be common. They can appear lethargic, they may separate themselves or not come off the roost in the mornings, have a decreased appetite, runny poops, have a swollen lower belly between the legs, lose weight, and many also have crop disorders due to the pressure.

Do you know when she last laid and egg? Can you insert a finger into her vent about an inch to feel for a stuck egg? Can you get her to drink some fluids and eat a bit of egg or wet chicken feed? Sorry that she is feeling poorly.

I gave her wet chicken feed and she ate most of it, i’ll make sure to give her some egg and feel inside her vent. Will keep you updated, thank you so much

 

[PirateGirl]

I gave her wet chicken feed and she ate most of it, i’ll make sure to give her some egg and feel inside her vent. Will keep you updated, thank you so much

If there is an egg stuck it should be right there within 2 inches of the exit and you should feel it. Good luck! I was nervous feeling for a stuck egg myself, but it wasn't bad. It would be helpful if you have a second person to safely hold your hen while you do this.

 

[selenaapril]

Please read these They will help you determine if she is really egg bound and give good instruction for feeling and dislodging an egg if there is one.

https://the-chicken-chick.com/chicken-egg-binding-causes-symptoms/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/egg-binding-symptoms-treatment-and-prevention.66978/

If she has been this way for a few days, time is critical, and it's time to insert a finger and do an exam for a lodged egg.

Inserted my finger and I couldn’t find anything. I’m not sure what it is now.

 

[selenaapril]

Thanks so much! Will do now and keep you updated!

I put her in the crate after I inserted my finger into her vent. I couldn’t find anything.

 

[selenaapril]

If there is an egg stuck it should be right there within 2 inches of the exit and you should feel it. Good luck! I was nervous feeling for a stuck egg myself, but it wasn't bad. It would be helpful if you have a second person to safely hold your hen while you do this.

Just inserted my finger and I couldn’t find anything. I’m not sure what else to try

 

[PirateGirl]

See post #11 by @Eggcessive it could be a number of other reproductive issues. Unfortunately there is no cure for many of them

 

[selenaapril]

See post #11 by @Eggcessive it could be a number of other reproductive issues. Unfortunately there is no cure for many of them

She looks a lot like hens with reproductive disorders, such as egg yolk peritonitis, salpingitis, internal laying or ascites (water belly.) Sometimes oviduct cancer can also be common. They can appear lethargic, they may separate themselves or not come off the roost in the mornings, have a decreased appetite, runny poops, have a swollen lower belly between the legs, lose weight, and many also have crop disorders due to the pressure.

Do you know when she last laid and egg? Can you insert a finger into her vent about an inch to feel for a stuck egg? Can you get her to drink some fluids and eat a bit of egg or wet chicken feed? Sorry that she is feeling poorly.

 

[selenaapril]

I put her in the cage, she seems to be shuddering. I hate seeing her like this and wish there was more that could be done. I really hope it isn’t a reproductive disorder