Thought it was a worm. . .

[SheaLoner]

I thought she had some big ol' worm hanging from her. Instead it seems she broke an egg at some point. Its a membrane all rolled up.

Its stuck in there, Almost prolapsed when I put pressure on it. I've got her seperated from the flock right now, but what can or should I do? I wont be putting feed down for her tonight, but maybe I should mix some epsom salts into her water?

 

[HappyClucker7]

Maybe you could try loosening it with some Vaseline or coconut oil?

 

[SheaLoner]

Was hoping not to have to stick my finger up there. No disposable gloves on hand. Will grab some tomorrow though just incase.

 

[HappyClucker7]

Was hoping not to have to stick my finger up there. No disposable gloves on hand. Will grab some tomorrow though just incase.

It's probably better to get it out today. Maybe you could wrap some plastic wrap around your hand?

 

[Htxchicks]

Was hoping not to have to stick my finger up there. No disposable gloves on hand. Will grab some tomorrow though just incase.

Make her an epsom salt bath it will help her expel it herself. Search egg binding.

 

[SheaLoner]

Its still getting into the 30s at night here and no way will I be allowed to bring a wet chicken inside for the night.

 

[Fluffs_flock]

When I have to wash my chickens when it's cold I keep them in the garage and blow dry them.

 

[SheaLoner]

Tried lubeing her up with mineral oil. No vaseline or coconut oil on hand. Not a happy bird. Looked like I disturbed it a bit too much. Hopefully it was enough for her to pass it on her own and nothing tore in the process.

 

[Eggcessive]

I would just pull it out as gently as possible. It is not anything dirty, just wash hands before and after.

 

[SheaLoner]

It came out!! Had to give it a gentle tug, but it came out. Anything I should keep an eye on for after effects?