Is this behavior egg-bound?

[DDRanch]

One of my hens is standing straight up, wings dropped, tail touching on the ground, walking with difficulty. She appeared to have trouble bending to eat from the ground. I found her this way this morning. Yesterday she appeared fine and I did not notice anything wrong. Her crop feels normal, but her abdomen is tight and firm. Do you think this is an egg bound hen?
Anne

 

[GoldenSparrow]

sound like one.
can you see an egg trying to come out. if it is, you need to act fast.
take a look at this thread

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=19259

post # 10 is helpful
good luck, and keep us posted

 

[DDRanch]

Thank you for your response. I read the link you sent and it was very useful.

I massaged her in a warm bath, trimmed away the vent feathers which were soiled and clumpy. I have her in a crate, inside and it is warm in that room. I will keep her inside until she is completely dry.

I did not see an egg nor could I feel one in the vent area but I mineral oiled her to be on the safe side. She is not prolapsed. I did notice that she feels quite thin and her breast bone is prominent although she is heavy...she doesn't feel light. Her abdomen is still quite firm.

I fixed her a meal of scrambled egg, chicken, corn and her regular food. She gobbled it up and appears quite hungry.

I must say that I lost a hen a couple of weeks ago, overnight and without any signs of illness or discomfort. I had no idea why as she had not been ill or even looking ill. I did notice she was quite thin. Both of these hens are 3 years old.

Could this be something else other than egg bound? Any comments are most appreciated.