Egglaying

[Chicky momma]

Hi, Can anyone tell me if hens ever get eggs stuck..... she's been laying for a few months everyday and all the sudden she wont walk and her back-end is kinda humped up???

 

[Judy]

Yes, it is called eggbound. Put her in a sink or basin with warm water and let her soak for a while, hopefully get her calmed down. Then put her in a dark quiet place by herself, keep her warm, of course offer food and water. A bit of Preparation H up her backside (vent) sometimes help; it shrinks the mucous membranes.

Here are a couple of threads about eggbound hens from our FAQ forum (near the top of the forum

Egg bound
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=32648&p=1
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=22308

 

[Chicky momma]

Thanks so much for the info... will get her soaking right away, and Merry Christmas!

 

[Chicky momma]

Thanks so much for the info... will get her soaking right away, and Merry Christmas!