hen seems sick; not eating

[new chick chick]

My 6 month old black Australorp wouldn't get off the nest this afternoon and after I scooted her off of it I saw some egg yolk and egg white - not enough for an entire egg. I didn't see any shell. She is out with the other hens now but is just standing there and when I offered them treats she wouldn't eat any. What could be going on with her? Anything I can do?

 

[Alethea]

I don't have direct experience with this but it sounds like she might have a broken egg inside her. That would be a serious problem. Is there an avian or farm vet in your area? Hopefully someone on this forum can help.