Prolaspe and possible egg bound

[BigBlueHen53]

You did say she has grit, right? Congrats to her on passing that egg! That should certainly give her some relief. You're doing a great job, chicken momma!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I'm glad she was able to lay that big egg!
I agree, keep up with the calcium.

 

[GreenMeadowChickens]

You did say she has grit, right? Congrats to her on passing that egg! That should certainly give her some relief. You're doing a great job, chicken momma!

Yes, she does have grit, food and water. Thank you! Haha

 

[GreenMeadowChickens]

Mallory has been pretty quiet today. She hasn't moved around much or been very interested in food. Her crop is still very full. I'm going to do a crop massage and hopefully things will move down. She hasn't laid another egg since the one last night. Her vent looks great and she is still pooping regularly without straining. She got her calcium this morning. I did take her outside to visit her flock through the fence today for about 20 minutes. It was a mild, sunny day here. She perked up a little while we were outside but definitely not back to her normal self. Any thoughts?

 

[Ridgeback825]

I'd just say she needs some time to recoup. I'd just continue to push water, fortified if possible, and let her rest it off. I'd say she will be good to go in a couple of days. Congrats!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Mallory has been pretty quiet today. She hasn't moved around much or been very interested in food. Her crop is still very full. I'm going to do a crop massage and hopefully things will move down. She hasn't laid another egg since the one last night. Her vent looks great and she is still pooping regularly without straining. She got her calcium this morning. I did take her outside to visit her flock through the fence today for about 20 minutes. It was a mild, sunny day here. She perked up a little while we were outside but definitely not back to her normal self. Any thoughts?

What's her poop like?

I'd still work on hydration and get the calcium into her.
She may have another egg on the way. Giving a teaspoon of coconut oil twice a day may help with the crop. If she still has inflammation in the body, then the crop can be slow.
Getting outside is good if possible.

 

[GreenMeadowChickens]

What's her poop like?

I'd still work on hydration and get the calcium into her.
She may have another egg on the way. Giving a teaspoon of coconut oil twice a day may help with the crop. If she still has inflammation in the body, then the crop can be slow.
Getting outside is good if possible.

Poop looks normal! She's pretty lethargic today but that might be just from being cooped up for the past couple of days...maybe? I brought her outside for some sunshine this morning and she seemed to enjoy that and perk up a bit. I'll bring her back outside later today for more exercise. She's not eating much inside but did peck at the ground and eat grass and rocks and such when we were outside. Hopefully it's just a matter of time and the crop will empty and she'll get her appetite back.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Being lethargic is concerning.
Being separated can be boring for them, but she should not be lethargic.

 

[GreenMeadowChickens]

Being lethargic is concerning. Being separated can be boring for them, but she should not be lethargic.

She's doing better! She got some exercise and sunshine and that helped yesterday. Her crop finally emptied last night and she ate this morning so she spent the better part of the day with the flock. I'm hoping we are on the other side of this and that she'll be 100% soon enough. Thanks for all your help!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

She's doing better! She got some exercise and sunshine and that helped yesterday. Her crop finally emptied last night and she ate this morning so she spent the better part of the day with the flock. I'm hoping we are on the other side of this and that she'll be 100% soon enough. Thanks for all your help!

I hope she's over this rough patch!
Keep us posted.