question /not emergency/egg bound?

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It's a judgment call as when to intercede. I usually wait a couple of hours to intervene. I soak the hen in a container of warm water up to her sides and massage her underside for about 15-20 minutes. The warm water relaxes and expands her innards making the egg easier to pass through the oviduct. Massaging "helps her" move it along so to speak. This usually works. There have been a couple of times I've had to insert abit of olive oil inside the vent. The finger stretches her insides, while the olive makes it easier for her to lay the egg.

thank you soon much! great advice and I will keep it in mind
I hate to see her that way it just tore me up! I thanked God when she finally passed that egg! hopefully next one will be easier on her! thank you all for your help! ya all are WONDERFUL!