Help - Possible Egg Bound

[Dandaman1017]

Hi all! New here and a friend recommended I ask here. I believe my 10 1/2 months old Speckled sussex is egg bound. Starting an hour ago, she has slowly stopped walking, is wobbling when walking, has a slight clear/yellowish discharge from her vent, and is making a weird movement with her neck like she is choking. I tried giving her tums in her feed but she won't eat at all. She is also my most ravenous eater, so I know something is up. She is just coming out of her first molt, which was quite severe, but handled it like a champ. Her feathers are all pretty much grow in. Any ideas on what is up or if I am right (which I hope I am not).

 

[casportpony]

Welcome to BYC, sorry your hen is not well. Can you take a video of her, upload it to youtube or vimeo, then copy and paste the link here?

 

[CHlCKEN]

An egg bound hen wouldn’t usually have discharge coming from her vent. The discharge does sound like something else- egg contents, from an egg broken inside her. I would take her to the vet and see what they can do for her.

 

[Dandaman1017]

Welcome to BYC, sorry your hen is not well. Can you take a video of her, upload it to youtube or vimeo, then copy and paste the link here?

Doing that now. Thanks

 

[Dandaman1017]

 

[casportpony]

Can you stick a finger in her vent to check for and egg?

 

[CHlCKEN]

Thank you. She’s a beautiful bird. Feel around for an egg.

 

[Dandaman1017]

An egg bound hen wouldn’t usually have discharge coming from her vent. The discharge does sound like something else- egg contents, from an egg broken inside her. I would take her to the vet and see what they can do for her.

I'm hoping to avoid the vet but will keep that in mind. Thanks!

 

[CHlCKEN]

I'm hoping to avoid the vet but will keep that in mind. Thanks!

I understand that. Avian vets are not cheap. I hope we can help.

 

[Dandaman1017]

Can you stick a finger in her vent to check for and egg?
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I went to feel for an egg and got about an inch in before she pulled away. However, a small amount of blackish poop came out so I don't think she is egg bound. However, she is still walking weird but seems to have a bit more energy. I will try and feed her and see what happens. In the meantime, any thoughts?