PLEASE HELP!!! Need to identify egg bound or constipation

[LaFleche]

yes, my Dominique "solstice" was right by her in the cage. They were together the whole time

That is good. How does the Dominique behave, is she already back with your flock?

In case they were exposed to harmful germs or viruses, she would carry them just the same as your beautiful Wyandotte would.

 

[Tmartin7711]

That is good. How does the Dominique behave, is she already back with your flock?

She is perfectly fine. She acts as nothing has happened. Not sure if she has laid an egg yet but no doubt she will soon. She is back with everyone

 

[JustBabyMargo]

she was there for 4 days. Her bum area is hard to the touch compared to my other hens. I thought she could be stressed which sorta stems from disorientation. She is very tired and wants to sleep. I hate to keep bringing her in and out of the cage.

Was she eating fine and acting normal while she was there?

 

[Tmartin7711]

Was she eating fine and acting normal while she was there?

yes, she seemed a little stressed but was acting normal.

 

[JustBabyMargo]

yes, she seemed a little stressed but was acting normal.

Was she pooping there?

 

[Tmartin7711]

Was she pooping there?

honestly, I didn't look but I believe so.

 

[Tmartin7711]

The longer you keep her separated in a cage, it could be hard to keep her from being picked on when she is back. I would try to see if she is pooping though. I would get her out and about and spend some time with her.

She went outside. She had her tail down except when she was walking. She is now laying down outside. Nothing wrong with her bum. She is weak though had to flap her wings to get up a rock that she can normally walk up. She did poop but it was not alot, and she layed in it. She isn't broody, but something is wrong.

 

[JustBabyMargo]

Wait so have you done the egg bound test? Like stick your finger up her vent? Did you look at my link that I shared of my constipated hen? Is it like that?

 

[Tmartin7711]

Yes I have. I felt nothing but that was this morning, and no I saw no link

 

[JustBabyMargo]

I’ve had experience with a constipated hen so you can see if they’re the same:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/egg-bound-please-help.1487474/#post-24797319

This one can you see it now?