Hen is badly egg bound or something similar please help

[PirateGirl]

I have her in the bathroom because I read that a high humidity area helps is that right or should I move her in front of the electric fire where she'd be warmer?

I would probably not put her in front of the fire because she does not look as if she can easily move around much to regulate her temperature. In your house should be warm enough.

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[PirateGirl]

I did feel inside her vent when I was applying the oil but couldn't feel an egg and she pooped when I did i took that as a good sign that she wasn't completely blocked but not sure now, I didn't go in to deep for fear of breaking it if there was an egg but il have a read if that thread thanks and then try again

Give the article a read, but generally if egg bound the egg is within the 2 inches closest to the exit, so it can easily be felt with a finger. If you cannot feel an egg right there, you may have something else going on unfortunately other things that cause these symptoms do not make for a favorable outcome.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I didn't know what it was until yesterday but she had been showing symptoms for a few days before that, she is still able to poop but isn't moving around much just seems to be breathing deeply maybe it's her trying to pass the egg? Is there anything else I can do for her? I'd appreciate any help please I'll attach pics and a video

she pooped not long ago and I cleared it out and take a pic of it as soon as she goes again,

When I was massaging her it was definately swollen not sure if it could be an egg

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If she is pooping, has a swollen abdomen and she's been like this for a few days, then I would say she is having a reproductive problem and doesn't have an egg "stuck".
Internal Laying, impacted oviduct, salpingitis, cancer, tumors, Egg Yolk Peritonitis can all cause symptoms that you are seeing.
It's good that you have her in a steamed up bathroom. If she is lethargic, a soaking can stress her further. I would let her be in the steam for a while, then place her where she is relatively warm - 70-75F. You can also place a towel covered heating pad setting on low underneath her.

She needs to be hydrated. Will she drink for you?

 

[Sire12]

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If she is pooping, has a swollen abdomen and she's been like this for a few days, then I would say she is having a reproductive problem and doesn't have an egg "stuck".
Internal Laying, impacted oviduct, salpingitis, cancer, tumors, Egg Yolk Peritonitis can all cause symptoms that you are seeing.
It's good that you have her in a steamed up bathroom. If she is lethargic, a soaking can stress her further. I would let her be in the steam for a while, then place her where she is relatively warm - 70-75F. You can also place a towel covered heating pad setting on low underneath her.

She needs to be hydrated. Will she drink for you?

She's not drinking anymore she did a few hours ago but won't take any now or any food / yogurt and seems to be breathing heavily il upload a vid to YouTube and post it, I felt inside her vent again and went farther in this time and can't feel an egg, she pooped a little when I did this this il attach a pic of it if it helps to identify what could be wrong - the yellow stuff is olive oil that I used as lubricant

Il try turning the the shower on for a while and let it steam up

 

[Sire12]

 

[PirateGirl]

Can your hen stand at all? What happens when she stands? Does she stand like a penguin? Can she walk? Does she fall over?

 

[Eggcessive]

You have had great advice so far. The poop looks to have some urates that are yellow or maybe some yellow egg matter in there. With her rapid breathing, it might be ascites which can be associated with liver disease, cancer, or egg yolk peritonitis. The fluid in her belly can be removed a little at a time by a vet or you, using a 16 gauge needle, but it is only a temporary fix and can be dangerous. Here is a video of that:

 

[Wyorp Rock]

She's not drinking anymore she did a few hours ago but won't take any now or any food / yogurt and seems to be breathing heavily il upload a vid to YouTube and post it, I felt inside her vent again and went farther in this time and can't feel an egg, she pooped a little when I did this this il attach a pic of it if it helps to identify what could be wrong - the yellow stuff is olive oil that I used as lubricant

Il try turning the the shower on for a while and let it steam up

The poor dear.
Does her abdomen feel like it has fluid in it or is hard?
The poop has a lot of yellow, possibly some egg yolk too? I know you said olive oil, but the poop is not normal.

IF she has fluid in the belly, sometimes that can be drained to make them more comfortable. Her breathing looks a bit labored.
My best guess would be one of the reproductive problems mentioned in my previous posts. You can try to keep her hydrated and see if she improves. I don't think she has an egg stuck.

Here's a good video to show you how to drain a hen.

*sorry, I see eggcessive posted the same thing

 

[Eggcessive]

We do that all the time Wyorp Rock, but you usually beat me to it, LOL.

 

[Sire12]

Can your hen stand at all? What happens when she stands? Does she stand like a penguin? Can she walk? Does she fall over?

She can stand up without falling over but she doesn't walk far just to a corner or somewhere where she can lie down, she stands like a penguin yeah