Hen IS egg bound

Appycowgirl

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Feb 1, 2018
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I can feel the egg. Her feathers are fluffed out, she isn't moving around like the other hens and her butt is really poopy.
I watched a youtube video that said to soak her in a warm epsom salt bath, which I did. She is in a cage in the garage where it is quiet and darker. I put extra calcium on her feed and she is pooping but it is a bit watery.
Am I doing things right?
 
So far, yes, you've done well. You do need to get some calcium in her. You can use a liquid calcium supplement (available at most drug stores) or if you have any tums, you can crush one up and give it to her. The calcium will often help them pass the egg, but you have to get it in her. Also if you have some KY jelly you can lube up the area.
Here are a couple of sites that may be helpful:
https://the-chicken-chick.com/chicken-egg-binding-causes-symptoms/
https://www.thehappychickencoop.com/egg-bound-chicken/
 

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