HELP!! Sick Chicken, Can't Walk, Several Issues

[casportpony]

i dissolved a tums in a small amount of water and gave that to her. I also have a heat lamp on her to keep her warm. Is there anything else I can do?

Is she still pooping?

 

[Itsamidge]

Is she still pooping?

Yes

 

[chickengirly616]

@Itsamidge
Definitely read that site that someone posted earlier on this thread. Just keep her comfortable and resting. If she makes it through tomorrow I would definitely try to get her to the vet.
I can't think of anything else you could do for her that I haven't mentioned.

 

[Itsamidge]

@Itsamidge
Definitely read that site that someone posted earlier on this thread. Just keep her comfortable and resting. If she makes it through tomorrow I would definitely try to get her to the vet.
I can't think of anything else you could do for her that I haven't mentioned.

Thanks. If there is no egg by tonight then I'm going to try another bath. I have an appointment with the vet tomorrow morning.

 

[casportpony]

Quote: Try a bathroom filled with steam instead of a bath.

-Kathy

 

[Itsamidge]

Try a bathroom filled with steam instead of a bath.

-Kathy

Can you tell me why?? Does the humidity do something??

 

[casportpony]

Quote: Mainly because bathing a sick bird is very stressful to the bird. Your hen will do best in a room with warm, moist heat.

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

Read this thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/980241/another-egg-bound-hen

-Kathy

 

[Itsamidge]

Mainly because bathing a sick bird is very stressful to the bird. Your hen will do best in a room with warm, moist heat.

-Kathy

Thanks! I have a Vaporizer I will use for her!

 

[chickengirly616]

@Itsamidge
Yeah make sure you keep her warm when letting her soak in a bath. Like make sure the water stays warm enough but not too hot. Not all birds like the water, I know it relaxed mine a lot.
I hope she passes the egg soon!!!! Did you ever try getting it out yourself? I know it could go very wrong if you don't know what you're doing, but if anything putting a little preparation H inside of her should help the muscles some. That's what I was advised anyway, but like I said before, my hen was much worse and the eggS had broken already and I didn't know it.
Please keep us posted on her. Good luck!