My Orpington sounded constipated this morning...

[sshavney]

When I went out to let the girls out this morning, Columbia (Buff Columbian) as usual was the last one to make it out. As I was looking at her face to face (she was still on the roost) she made this sound a few times that almost sounded like she was trying to poop but just couldn't. As soon as I walked away she got off the roost and came out. Anyone experience this?

 

[mljohnson05]

If you think she is constipated you can put molasses in the water (it acts like a laxative for chickens).
You can also take a Q-Tip and dip it in olive oil and rub it on, around, and tiny bit in the vent to help her out

 

[sshavney]

I will check when I get home, thanks.

 

[Buff-Island-Australorp]

I'm sorry, but I would pay money to hear what a constipated chicken sounds like!!!

 

[sshavney]

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Howdy neighbor! It sounded like she was trying to push but nothing would come out....

 

[sshavney]

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Howdy neighbor! It sounded like she was trying to push but nothing would come out....

 

[mljohnson05]

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