Small Pink clumps and soft egg!?!?

[Annalyse]

My 6 year old hen was on the roost. I noticed her vent was slimy usually means someone is laying an egg. I noticed these two small pink clumps stuck in her feathers and poop. And then she layed a soft egg in my hand. She was walking eating and drinking fine today! I did notice yolk on her behind the two days ago so she must have had a soft egg then. She hasn’t layed all winter so I assumed she was getting back into it! My entire flock are seniors and pets so they are spoiled and not overworked I never cared about the eggs. Is this old age or is something serious going on? I have a regular vet I take them too but before I spend money on this, is this something I can handle at home?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

My 6 year old hen was on the roost. I noticed her vent was slimy usually means someone is laying an egg. I noticed these two small pink clumps stuck in her feathers and poop. And then she layed a soft egg in my hand. She was walking eating and drinking fine today! I did notice yolk on her behind the two days ago so she must have had a soft egg then. She hasn’t layed all winter so I assumed she was getting back into it! My entire flock are seniors and pets so they are spoiled and not overworked I never cared about the eggs. Is this old age or is something serious going on? I have a regular vet I take them too but before I spend money on this, is this something I can handle at home?

To me, it looks like lash material. Having yolk on her bottom along with a soft shelled egg and the material, I'd consider putting her on an antibiotic. Amoxicillin can be a good choice, Tetracyclines are often used as well. Since you have Vet Care, you may want to consult them. If you still have those pieces of material, I'd take them along too.


https://the-chicken-chick.com/salpingitis-lash-eggs-in-backyard/
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[Annalyse]

To me, it looks like lash material. Having yolk on her bottom along with a soft shelled egg and the material, I'd consider putting her on an antibiotic. Amoxicillin can be a good choice, Tetracyclines are often used as well. Since you have Vet Care, you may want to consult them. If you still have those pieces of material, I'd take them along too.


https://the-chicken-chick.com/salpingitis-lash-eggs-in-backyard/
https://the-chicken-chick.com/causes-of-lash-eggs-salpingitis-by/

Thank you. I was hoping no vet call cause I was just there not that long ago but I’ll check on her tomorrow and figure it out! She hasn’t shown any other symptom so I’m hoping she’s okay. I feel like since the flock are seniors now everyone is having problems lol