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stacyhuf

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I have one of my laying hens that is not looking good this morning. She is staying by herself, and looks like a thick white something is coming out of her end. Could it be a broken egg inside her? or empacted egg? What can I do for her
 
Hello and welcome to BYC! :frow

I am so sorry your girl is not feeling well. You should definitely start a thread in our Emergency forum for more help... https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures.10/

In the mean time you can check for a stuck egg by putting on a latex glove and gently inserting your index finger into her vent. If there is a stuck egg, it will be within the first inch or two. Feel down her breast on her right side, her crop should not be full first thing in the morning. Is she pooping? And if so, what does it look like or smell like?
 
Hello and welcome to BYC! :frow Glad you joined.

I'd soak her to clean her up. If you suspect an egg broke inside her, I'd immediately start her on 250mg amoxicillin 2x/day for a week.
You should also check her crop function to make sure it is flat and empty in the morning and full at night.
Have you seen her eat and drink?
 
stacyhuf said:
I have one of my laying hens that is not looking good this morning. She is staying by herself, and looks like a thick white something is coming out of her end. Could it be a broken egg inside her? or empacted egg? What can I do for her
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welcome to byc - I see you have already received some good advice.
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