Lg Swelling below Vent: PHOTO ADDED

[Elisabeth Rose]

My 2 year old hen has a large swelling below her vent- like about 3" diameter. It looks like an egg is stuck in there- the skin is stretched out. Her vent was not blocked, but there was dried green/white poop which I washed off. She is acting fine. Any ideas what this might be and how I should treat her? Can an egg get stuck in there- she's been laying Jumbo eggs for a long time with no problem. She is a Barred Rock. Thank you for any advice!

 

[enola]

Can you post pictures?

 

[Hholly]

Soaking her in a warm bath could help her pass it.

 

[Elisabeth Rose]

I have to go get my little boy from Kindergarten. I'll try to get pix when I return. Thanks!!

 

[casportpony]

If you can see the swelling, it's not an egg. The eggs are located up much closer to their backs.

-Kathy

 

[Elisabeth Rose]

So I gave her a long soak in warm water. She seemed to like it and I also massaged the big lump. Here is a picture. I put her back in the coop alone. If it isn't a stuck egg, what could it be??

 

[casportpony]

What does it feel like?

-Kathy

 

[Elisabeth Rose]

It feels like a big orange filled with water- like a water balloon. I tried massaging it when I soaked her, but nothing came out. She is asleep now- will check her tomorrow morning. This seems to be a common problem- I read about it and some people say yolk-bound and others infection, so we will see.

 

[casportpony]

It feels like a big orange filled with water- like a water balloon. I tried massaging it when I soaked her, but nothing came out. She is asleep now- will check her tomorrow morning. This seems to be a common problem- I read about it and some people say yolk-bound and others infection, so we will see.

If it feels like a water ballon it's probably ascites.

-Kathy

 

[enola]

How is your hen today?