Introduction and question

[Emilyjp]

Hi, I’m new here! I have a flock on the Big Island of Hawaii. Currently I have a 2 1/2 year old hen that I think is egg bound. Poopy bum, just wanted to lay around, panting, swollen abdomen, and a continually pulsating vent. I’ve read that this is fatal within 48 hours. Trouble is, we’re on day 5 and she’s still alive and alert. The first few days I did warm epsom soaks, lubricated vent with vaseline and preparation H. I’ve been feeding her foods like scrambled eggs and oatmeal with crushed Tums in it for the calcium. She’s in a kennel in our house. She’s interested in the food I make her, not very interested in water, and still no egg. Anyone else have a similar situation? I just started nursing school so don’t have a lot of time and we don’t have a lot of vets on the island. If she’s egg bound I don’t see how she can still be alive, yet I don’t know what else it could be with these symptoms and no egg… Thank you for any advice!

 

[saysfaa]

I don't know how to help her but you are much more likely someone who can help will see your post if you can copy paste it into a new threat in the emergencies section. Here.

And welcome!

 

[Emilyjp]

I don't know how to help her but you are much more likely someone who can help will see your post if you can copy paste it into a new threat in the emergencies section. Here.

And welcome!

Thank you!!!

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC! Hope your hen gets better.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Emily, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Have you inserted a finger into her vent to see if she is egg bound?
What breed is she?

 

[theoldchick]

Hello, she might be suffering from ascites (water belly). https://www.dsm.com/anh/challenges/...ed,dietary, environmental and genetic factors.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. I'm sorry that you are dealing with this stress. I hope someone on the ER forum can help. Good luck with your hen, and with nursing school, as well.

 

[swampfox440]

Hi, welcome to BYC! best wishes and thanks for joining us.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[Tookie]

Hello and welcome to BYC!