Please help my hen has an egg outside her body but trapped by membrane

[the3ofus+oursixchicks]

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thats fine. different strokes for different folks as they say. thats what i meant when i said there is a difference in pets and puposes other people have. my family thought i was crazy for all the stuff i did for rosey but, she had became a part of our family. she is special to me. i understand exactly what you mean because most people do get the chickens for eggs or meat. even taking her to the vet they thought i was crazy and people on here prob did too. i guess when chickens have a glitch like that most people would cull them. i just meant if you love them and want to help them then give them a chance. but i do know what you mean.

 

[the3ofus+oursixchicks]

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i did want to take that chance and mine is doing WONDERFUL now.

 

[Beekissed]

She's very pretty!

 

[the3ofus+oursixchicks]

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thats what i thought about rosey to. i didnt want her to suffer. thats why i was seconds from having her put to sleep. but i called the avian vet and they told me to put her in the dark (this is while the egg was still there the 2nd time) bring her in the next morning. i said wont she die with the egg there. she said no they have seens birds like that for 3 days and be ok. so i did that but i didnt take her to them i took her somewhere cheaper and closer. the vet said no he did not want to put her to sleep. maybe give her a couple more days. i know some on here probably think i should shut up and tell you to put her out and not let her suffer and maybe that is what you should do, but i have been through this and i know she can be ok. but you do what you feel you need to do just because my rosey was ok doesnt mean every hen this happens to will be. i just know when its a pet the heart is involved. its different. but i do understand sometimes culling has to be done. i will be praying the Lord will heal her. i know He did mine! hang in there tomorrow maybe different and better.

 

[the3ofus+oursixchicks]

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thank you. i am very proud.

 

[loopipi]

She is beautiful! I have two buff O's they are sooooo pretty and sweet... o.k. so here is the situation. I gave Josey a bath ( yes.. now she has a nickname... oh how my heart breaks!)..I force fed her babyfood, antibiotic's ets.. kept her inside the house to dry off .. sprayed her bum with antiseptic ... etc.. all day she stayed in the kennel ... to dry off. She roosted all day on her little perch and looked miserable. I let her outside after she was dry and she totally went nuts! She ate, drank... and wandered the yard pecking at everything. When someone would come and address her she would walk away.. She was acting kind of "normal"... I am now confused. I think I might give her another day... to see if she can turn things around. I will let you know what I decide. Side note: What a weight God must bear - knowing when and how we all will go... watching suffering and knowing when to end it and when to continue... I for one... NEVER want to be God again.. I give it all to him.. He has the wisdom to see the future and the past and the present all at once. I am walking around with Blinders on in a dark room here...
Blessings to you all...
xoxo

 

[the3ofus+oursixchicks]

that sounds great!!!! i am so happy she is doing better please keep us informed. you never know what another day will bring.

 

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I'm so glad! Sometimes the best thing to do is...nothing.

 

[PoultryPedia]

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Thank you sharing your faith on your journey. I need that perspective and humility more.

 

[loopipi]

Update... I talked to the breeder of my Maran's... ( Yes I said Maran.. she is an Americana but, I got her from a hatchery.. so I called the breeder of my Maran's) ..She has raised chickens for over 20 years.. She said that if Josie was walking around she most likely was NOT suffering.. that she perhaps was uncomfortable but, if a chicken is suffering.. they sit down and do nothing. I for one did not want to count her out... if she still "counted herself in".. so I decided to wait... and I am glad ( right now) that I did. She has roosted every night with the other chickens . She has not eaten much other than what I force feed her ( antibiotic's, apple sause, and a little egg)... Today.. she looked less puffy, she ran for treats, she interacted with the other chickens.. I think she may be on an upswing. I am praying that she is on an upswing. She has fought a very good fight. Which ever way it turns out... I am thankful for your support in which ever decision's that I have made. I have felt so loved and supported by everyone here. I know you all do your best for your chickens - and love them in amazing ways. I appreciate every post ... seriously could not have made the journey this far without you. I don't think that we are out of the woods. I am just saying I am at peace with what is happening and if I feel she is suffering I have options. Blessings to you all. I will update you with my Josie's progress or non- progress. It can go either way right now.. and then we have the next time she lays an egg to deal with.. but, .... that will be another day.. hopefully - way in the future. ( I am only giving her 4 hours of light per day.).. for now.. she remains Josie the brave and I remain on my knees praying...
xoxo