MY HEN ATE A LARGE BALL BEARING- WHAT DO I DO???

[Joe S.]

Hi.
So I have 5 Rhode Island Red hens.
I found a ball bearing in the coop and as I was taking it out, one of my hens picked it up and ate it.
It was a larger ball bearing.
I’m worried that something bad will happen to her.
What should I do?
I really don’t want to find my baby dead in my coop tomorrow.
Please comfort me.

 

[Foster's Freehold]

Wow Joe, dunno what to say. Maybe someone else will chime in. It could be a matter of "this too shall pass" but I dunno.

 

[Joe S.]

Wow Joe, dunno what to say. Maybe someone else will chime in. It could be a matter of "this too shall pass" but I dunno.

You’re right.
I’m just worried about her.

 

[Cheers2Ya]

Eek, hoping for the best for you! How big is a "good sized" ball bearing? The weight of it might concern me going through the delicate tissues. Fingers crossed for you over the next couple days!

 

[kumquat]

Can I suggest you edit your thread title to be more specific? Something like "Hen Swallowed a Ball Bearing -How Can I Help Her?" I think it will help you to get more views, and hopefully advice, from people with the right knowledge to help you. for your chicken!

 

[bobbi-j]

I'm not sure that you can do anything except wait and hope she passes it.