Lash egg?

[Tookie]

Hello! I found this in my nesting box and I thought it could be a lash egg. The chicken who laid it is a Leghorn who is about 5 years old. She hasn't laid an egg in awhile, probably over 1 year ago was the last time she laid. It's been very hot here so the outside of the egg thingy is hard. Is it a lash egg? Also my Leghorn is acting perfectly fine.

 

[Eggcessive]

Yes, I would think that is lash material. Can you cut it in two and take a picture? Some people will give an antibiotic such as amoxicillin or Baytril to treat infection and salpingitis. They may or may not help, but could extend her life.

 

[Tookie]

Yes, I would think that is lash material. Can you cut it in two and take a picture? Some people will give an antibiotic such as amoxicillin or Baytril to treat infection and salpingitis. They may or may not help, but could extend her life.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I agree, it does look like Lash Egg.

 

[Tookie]

So it's a lash egg, which means she has salpingitis, right? How do I treat it?

 

[Eggcessive]

Antibiotics can help if used in early stages. Amoxicillin (Aqua Mox found online) or Baytril (enrofloxacin) are ones commonly used. Here is a link for the 10% enrofloxacin from a reputable place:
https://jedds.com/products/enrofloxacin-10
For 10% enrofloxacin/Baytril I would give 0.05 ml per pound twice a day for 5-7 days. That is about 0.25 ml for a 5 pound hen.

 

[Tookie]

Could I use this?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Could I use this?

Yes, you can.
Amoxicillin dose is 57mg per pound of weight given orally twice a day for 10-14 days.

 

[Tookie]

Yes, you can.
Amoxicillin dose is 57mg per pound of weight given orally twice a day for 10-14 days.

Ok, thank you!

 

[Tookie]

So I did the amoxicillin for 14 days, first day was June 19th and the last day was July 2nd. The amoxicillin was in capsule form, 500mg per capsule. I put one capsule in 2 tablespoons of coconut yogurt and gave her 1 tablespoon in the morning and 1 tablespoon in the evening. Was the amoxicillin supposed to help at all? Her abdomen is bloated some and her bottom is messy. She also waddles a bit when she walks. I will want to drain her at some point, when would I do that, how, and what would I need?