Hen trying to pass egg--bleeding

[mdunn]

Hi,

I posted a few weeks ago about my hen laying very large eggs and now my worst fears have come true. This morning i discovered quite a bit of blood and mucusy stuff coming from her bottom. I called the chicken guy at the feed store who said that she will either pass the egg eventually and heal up, or she will prolapse and die. I see no signs of prolapse but she has spent the entire day on or near the nesting box, being very quiet, closing her eyes a lot. No progress has been made on the egg.
Is there anything i can do? Is this something that any vet could help with? I don't know of any vet who treats chickens, but i would be willing to take her to one if there is a simple remedy.

Thanks.

 

[swtamour]

Sorry to hear about your hen. From what I read here, put her in a warm bath just enough to cover her vent and hopefully that helps soothe her. And massage her bottom area to help the egg out.

 

[Judy]

Yes, do the warm bath, get her warm and dry, and put her in a quiet spot by herself that is fairly dark.

Here are two threads to read:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=32648&p=1

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=22308

Good luck to both of you.