NOT culling Buttercup - she's on the mend.

[TimeMist]

Oh I really hope you can do something for your hen too.

I was reading all sorts of info, and I read that cod liver oil going through the bowel can help by causing irritation on the other side and hopefully help the egg out. Of course it would also cause the hen to completely prolapse due to the increased need to push. But I think it's worth a shot. Plus if there is any deteriation in my hen I can cull her instantly to avoid distress.

 

[ChooksChick]

Perhaps you could administer an oil dose weekly to keep her cleaned out? I know, I'm always going too far, but still...

 

[SpottedCrow]

Hooray!!
That's great news!

 

[WoodlandWoman]

I'm glad she is feeling so much better. If she has more problems in the future, I hope you feel like you can still come to the forum for emotional support. You don't need to go through it all alone and wait to tell us until afterwards.

 

[farmer macdonald123]

try giving her calcium or the crushed shell of an egg

 

[TimeMist]

They have access to crushed shell 24/7. I keep all the shells and heat them then crush them down. They have a dish which is full for them to peck from. I have even started putting some of it in their food to make sure she gets some too.

 

[Judy]

How is she? Did she survive her ordeal?

 

[TimeMist]

She is completely back to normal like none of this ever happened

I know it's likely to only be a reprieve from the inevitable, but I will take what I can from my favourite hen. It seems that the cod liver oil I gave her did the trick and helped her clear what was blocking her up. But I have no idea how long she will stay on the mend.

 

[Cetawin]

Excellent!

Hang in there Buttercup!

Always feel free to come here and vent, talk, unload the thoughts and questions. It helps and you never know what you can get from it or share with us. this is for you

these are for her

 

[Judy]

Wonderful!

Think positive thoughts.