Sick Hen... Need Help... Pics Included

[Kiki]

Calcium citrate can be found at your local grocery store, but I do not think that will help this bird.

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• Kiki
• Jun 9, 2018

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• Kiki
• Jun 9, 2018

 

[Keeperoflock]

Here is some reading material:
http://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/egg-peritonitis

Thank you, this was great information. This is what I was thinking. The egg yolk in her has to be irritating her insides. Is it possible to get an antibiotic from Rural King or TSC? I'm not so sure that is the final answer anyways. From the information in the link it sounds like the prognosis is poor at best. Thank you so much for your help.

 

[Keeperoflock]

Calcium citrate can be found at your local grocery store, but I do not think that will help this bird.

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• Kiki
• Jun 9, 2018

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• Kiki
• Jun 9, 2018

I agree. I don't think it will either. *sigh* Here we go again....

 

[Kiki]

You can try Tylan from TSC but I don't think it will help at this point.

 

[micstrachan]

The calcium citrate may not help, but I think it’s worth a try. If she has EYP, it won’t help one bit. Aggressive treatment with antibiotics and anti-inflammatories may buy her some time if it’s EYP, though I’m not convinced it’s EYP at this time.

Edited to add:
Sadly, I think it could be headed that way.

 

[Keeperoflock]

Thanks everyone, I'll keep you updated but I think I know where it's headed too....

 

[Eggcessive]

I would try to get some Baytril an antibiotic which is banned for poultry in US, but commonly used to treat severe infections. It would be good to get it soon from a local vet, but here is a link where you may find it online, and dosage is in post 3:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/baytril-enrofloxacin-sources.959119/

She has obviously got some problems with an impacted oviduct. I would probably try antibiotics plus calcium with vitamin D for several days. These things can eventually become egg yolk peritonitis, and are common in good layers. Here is more reading:
https://www.merckvetmanual.com/poul...tem/egg-bound-or-impacted-oviducts-in-poultry

http://www.regenbiocorps.com/index.php/poultry-diseases/17-disorders-of-reproductive-systems

 

[Yuki]

do you want me to try and find u a avaine vet in your area of your state?

 

[Yuki]

your hen should be okay just keep and eye on her try using natural antibotics like parley or orgenio so good luck to her i would try feeling her abdomen to see if she if she has any soreness or any abnormal masses just in case good luck to your hen hope she gets better

 

[Yuki]

i found a bird vet i dont know whee you are but its worth a shot
Avian & Exotic Animal Clinic



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