Help!!!!! Sick Lethargic Chicken! Maybe egg bound!

[PacasNChicks]

Thank you.... I was devastated after trying for hours, to help her. I was actually quite surprised that l did what l did as l am a bit squeamish but the love for her helped me put all that aside while I probed inside for eggs. I will make sure l have items on hand and pray l won't have to do this again and l really appreciate your kindness and info
God bless

 

[anniesmom1]

Hi, I was reading your post about things in your med kit and wanted to ask what the difference between a prolapse and egg bound were. My Dot went to lay her first egg and I think I'd consider it egg bound and prolapsed. It was awful! We soaked her and tried everything to work the egg in and then out and nothing worked. I was at a loss as to how to fix it and could tell she was miserable. It was a big slippery mess and I felt so unprepared.
Thanks for your input!

 

[PacasNChicks]

http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/04/prolapse-vent-causes-treatment-graphic.html


After reading your post / question... I did a search on prolapse and found this site that I will keep saved!
I literally had to insert a finger, find the egg and gently push it out, curving my finger around it and pulling it out ever so gentle cuz l didn't want it to break. She wasn't prolapsed as l remember looking at her vent which looked normal

I think the huge egg which she couldn't get out for over 24 hours plus the other egg still inside was too much for her...still brings tears to my eyes. I came up to these mts a city girl and am slowly growing into a country girl.

I keep a close eye on my other 10 girls, keep apple cider vinegar in their water which helps the poop ... Give them milk and yogurt for calcium along with other healthy foods

This website has been my "chicken bible" and l appreciate how everyone shares their knowledge, especially those who have chickens for years!

I was so worried abt them freezing up here but aft reading comments on here, am now comforted they will survive! Now as soon as my sons build a 8x12 wooden shack with roof and sides to keep them out of icy winds and snow... The coop will be inside the shack!

Good luck with all your feathered friends!

 

[anniesmom1]

Thanks for the link! I 've saved it into my favorites so next time I have a quick reference.