Hi. Apologies, I have been posting on several threads with very similar symptoms and it's difficult to keep track of what each person has tried and what they haven't done and the exact circumstances of each one.
The green poop is probably bile because she is not eating enough/anything or it may indicate an infection. It is not a good sign. Have you inserted a gloved, lubed finger during the bathing in Epsom salts and tried to feel for an egg and gently help work it out or at least open things up so that more poop can come out. The problem with egg binding, apart from it being very draining is that it backs up the digestive system and puts the hen at risk of infection in both the bowel and the oviduct as well as possibly rupturing the gut. The only thing I can suggest at this stage is to take her to a vet if you can or if not, try inserting a finger into her vent to work the obstruction out. It may be that it is a tumour and not an egg though, which is something hens are prone to. At this stage I would say you have nothing to lose, so be brave and give it a go. Don't go further in than the second knuckle of your finger. If it is an egg, it should only be an inch or two in. The vent will fork an inch or so inside and the oviduct will come in from above and the bowel straight ahead. Do this in the warm water and work by feel rather than trying to look at what you are doing.
Beware it could get messy with poop if she is seriously backed up.
Good luck. I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you.
Barbara
The green poop is probably bile because she is not eating enough/anything or it may indicate an infection. It is not a good sign. Have you inserted a gloved, lubed finger during the bathing in Epsom salts and tried to feel for an egg and gently help work it out or at least open things up so that more poop can come out. The problem with egg binding, apart from it being very draining is that it backs up the digestive system and puts the hen at risk of infection in both the bowel and the oviduct as well as possibly rupturing the gut. The only thing I can suggest at this stage is to take her to a vet if you can or if not, try inserting a finger into her vent to work the obstruction out. It may be that it is a tumour and not an egg though, which is something hens are prone to. At this stage I would say you have nothing to lose, so be brave and give it a go. Don't go further in than the second knuckle of your finger. If it is an egg, it should only be an inch or two in. The vent will fork an inch or so inside and the oviduct will come in from above and the bowel straight ahead. Do this in the warm water and work by feel rather than trying to look at what you are doing.
Beware it could get messy with poop if she is seriously backed up.
Good luck. I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you.
Barbara
. It almost sounds like ascites to me, the symptoms in my experience have been green watery poo, respiratory distress, and a swollen tight abdomen. The condition is when fluid builds up in the body cavity as a result of cancer or organ failure. There isn't a cure, but you can drain the fluid off with a syringe. This gives them relief and can prolong their lives. I have a hen with ascites and she has responded well to the treatment. I hope this was helpful, I'll be praying for you guys! Ps: have you noticed any Oder coming from her? The ascites smell is pretty distinctive. I don't mean to pull you every which way, I know it's frustrating when there is no clear cut answer.
