Emergency. Need help. *graphic image*

[Eqs81995]

Sometimes it is easier for someone without emotional attachment to do the deed, especially if they are more skilled or experience in the act. I am so sorry we were unable to help you fix her.

No problem at all. Thanks for your help!

 

[Kiki]

No problem at all. Thanks for your help!

 

[Eggcessive]

I agree with rebrascora about it being a possible large lash egg blocking her vent and causing the protrusion. When they are completely egg bound, they can’t poop. Sorry this has happened. I wish you could get the egg to pass with some manipulation. If your neighbor puts her down, maybe they could just open the belly to take a look, and take pictures. I recently did a necropsy on a hen that died, and she had a large lash egg, the first I had seen. Here is a good article that shows what lash eggs look like:
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/salpingitis-lash-eggs-in-backyard/

 

[Eqs81995]

I agree with rebrascora about it being a possible large lash egg blocking her vent and causing the protrusion. When they are completely egg bound, they can’t poop. Sorry this has happened. I wish you could get the egg to pass with some manipulation. If your neighbor puts her down, maybe they could just open the belly to take a look, and take pictures. I recently did a necropsy on a hen that died, and she had a large lash egg, the first I had seen. Here is a good article that shows what lash eggs look like:
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/salpingitis-lash-eggs-in-backyard/

Thank you. I will ask my neighbor if they are willing to do that. Sorry to hear about your hen.

 

[Eqs81995]

Welp. The deed is done. Thank you everyone for all the help.

Rest In Peace little Mattie.

 

[rebrascora]

I really am sad to hear that but confident it was the right decision and the kindest thing you could have done for her.

 

[Kiki]

I really am sad to hear that but confident it was the right decision and the kindest thing you could have done for her.

x2.

 

[Eqs81995]

x2.

Thanks. I need that.

 

[Eqs81995]

I really am sad to hear that but confident it was the right decision and the kindest thing you could have done for her.

Same here.

 

[staceyj]

Welp. The deed is done. Thank you everyone for all the help.

Rest In Peace little Mattie.

Here too!
Gosh I’m sorry for your loss of Mattie.
You did a good job caring for her and in the end you made the compassionate decision.
That is a huge component in animal stewardship.