I have a 4 year old rhode island red, Molly (Ringwald), Who seems to be egg bound/ internal laying. I have given her warm baths and massages, however can feel a very firm softball size mass on one side and an egg sized mass on the other. I suppose it could also be tumourous.
She has slowly declined in health, pale wattles, I have her separated, safe and secure. She is still eating, but mostly stands still in the corner.
She's been on the decline for over a month and has lost weight, breast bone is ver prominent.
I tried to probe and see if I could help an egg out but couldn't figure out how or if it was possible...
If she's internal laying do I just wait for her to die?
I've never had to put a bird down. Not sure how long I should wait? And then what do I do? I know there are probably many posts on here about it, just wanted to share my sad story and see if anyone has advice on when enough is enough.
Thanks
She has slowly declined in health, pale wattles, I have her separated, safe and secure. She is still eating, but mostly stands still in the corner.
She's been on the decline for over a month and has lost weight, breast bone is ver prominent.
I tried to probe and see if I could help an egg out but couldn't figure out how or if it was possible...
If she's internal laying do I just wait for her to die?
I've never had to put a bird down. Not sure how long I should wait? And then what do I do? I know there are probably many posts on here about it, just wanted to share my sad story and see if anyone has advice on when enough is enough.
Thanks
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