Supplement for egg bound hens

[chuckzoo]

How is she doing?

Her leg can be affected as this can cause pressing on the nerves that control the muscles to the legs.

You could also try putting her on a warm wet towel in a box or small cage with a heating pad or warm water bottle (the kind you use in the winter to warm your feet in bed). Temp needs to be between 85-90F and humidity 80%.

Give her some electrolytes and vitamins (no iron) or gatorade to increase her energy level.

You could also fill your bathroom with steam from the shower or bath and put her in the bathroom.

Fill a spray bottle with very warm water and cooking oil and spray that on her vent area.

Let us know how she is doing.

 

[Chickielady]

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Yogurt is a great source of calcium. Go to this post as well for other sources of calcium. My sister in South Africa has not been able to get Oyster Shell and people have come up with some wonderful sources. Read the post from the top;

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=4012149#p4012149

Thanks !
I have given them oyster shell, and now small curd cottage cheese, and they loved it !
I will get yogurt next time shopping.