The big problem with this is it sounds like she's not able to poop, so it's blocking her intestines too. This is not good.
I will keep working on it. I am using castor oil. I have a syringe that I squirted a bit right up along side the blockage. She seems to be making the odd noise when she pushes but other than that she is still approaching me at the cage and taking bites of foodThe big problem with this is it sounds like she's not able to poop, so it's blocking her intestines too. This is not good.
I do agree with and understand your fear of causing damage. Is she trying to push at all?
Also, how is she - is she exhausted, lethargic - any signs of distress?
You may need to slowly try to work it out of there. I would definitely keep the oil or something on it to keep it lubricated.
Hopefully it will slide on out without any major problems. If she does prolapse, then keep any exposed tissue moist with your oil or ointment.
Is there any inside isn it? I am dealign with th same issue, and would be worried that the egg may have broken inside your hen. You will want to give her I think 1/2 a TUMS for 3-5 days like @Wyorp Rock suggested. This seems to be working really well for my hen! You can also give her electrolytes and probiotics in her water, I use Save-A-Chick, and that helps to give them a boost. Calcium is most important. What is her poop like? Is she pooping white, watery fluids? That would mean she is passing any egg whites in her body, which is good. I hope this helps! Sorry about your hen!
Thanks, I think there is probably some more inside although when she pushed the previous egg out it had membrane and yolks on it all wrapped around the shell it was really mucky. I hope she will pass whatever may be left. As soon as I brought her into the house the other day I started her on calcium citrate tablets crushed right away while I monitored symptoms to figure out what was wrong. Hope everything goes well with you too!Is there any inside isn it? I am dealign with th same issue, and would be worried that the egg may have broken inside your hen. You will want to give her I think 1/2 a TUMS for 3-5 days like @Wyorp Rock suggested. This seems to be working really well for my hen! You can also give her electrolytes and probiotics in her water, I use Save-A-Chick, and that helps to give them a boost. Calcium is most important. What is her poop like? Is she pooping white, watery fluids? That would mean she is passing any egg whites in her body, which is good. I hope this helps! Sorry about your hen!
Is there any inside isn it? I am dealign with th same issue, and would be worried that the egg may have broken inside your hen. You will want to give her I think 1/2 a TUMS for 3-5 days like @Wyorp Rock suggested. This seems to be working really well for my hen! You can also give her electrolytes and probiotics in her water, I use Save-A-Chick, and that helps to give them a boost. Calcium is most important. What is her poop like? Is she pooping white, watery fluids? That would mean she is passing any egg whites in her body, which is good. I hope this helps! Sorry about your hen!
My biggest concern was whether or not to pull it out or let her pass it on her own and I waited as long as I was possibly comfortable with before pulling it out. I may have saved her. Time will tell but I'm sure she has a better chance now. Pepper is my favorite most sweet girl in the entire flockThanks, I think there is probably some more inside although when she pushed the previous egg out it had membrane and yolks on it all wrapped around the shell it was really mucky. I hope she will pass whatever may be left. As soon as I brought her into the house the other day I started her on calcium citrate tablets crushed right away while I monitored symptoms to figure out what was wrong. Hope everything goes well with you too!
Good job on getting that out.
