Top soil in run?

[dawg53]

Yeah, it looks like there might be some picking going on. Either that or urates in feces has scalded her skin under her vent.

 

[Harmoni]

Yeah, it looks like there might be some picking going on. Either that or urates in feces has scalded her skin under her vent.

I'm thinking urates. She poop on me just now when giving the fenbendazole and it was all urates. I'm attaching her poop from last night.

 

[Harmoni]

Chicken in question. I'm going to check eggs, I think she hasn't laid in 3 days.

 

[dawg53]

Since you just gave her the wormer, wait a couple of days and watch for improvement, also keep an eye on her feces. Her feces looks borderline normal to me. I dont want to jump the gun, but it could possibly be the onset of an ecoli problem.

IF she is eggbound; today, you can put her in a container of warm water up to her sides. The warm water will relax her innards. Then place your hand under her abdomen while she is soaking in the warm water and gently massage her underside front to rear. Do this for about 20 minutes. Massaging will help her move the egg along.
Then use a disposable glove and apply a little olive oil or vegetable oil just inside her vent. It will help and make it easier for her to lay the stuck egg, IF that's the case.
You can repeat this procedure as needed if you wish.

As far as her feces goes, it looks like too much urates to me, just not quite normal.
You can give her probiotics, not yogurt; I recommend Probios dispersible powder as top dressing in her feed to eat. Just sprinkle it on top of her feed to eat for 5 days and inspect her feces daily. Hopefully it will improve her feces back to normal. Here's where you can get Probios:
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/probios-dispersible-powder-240gm?cm_vc=-10005

If that fails, you might have to get her started on SMZ-TMP to clear up an ecoli infection and other types of infections that could possibly affect her. Here's where you can get SMZ-TMP (for fish). Dosage is 1/4 tablet orally twice a day for no more than 5 days.
https://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail...B33-44F4-9A6C-40FCD628F49B&q=smz-tmp for fish

 

[Harmoni]

Sho

Since you just gave her the wormer, wait a couple of days and watch for improvement, also keep an eye on her feces. Her feces looks borderline normal to me. I dont want to jump the gun, but it could possibly be the onset of an ecoli problem.

IF she is eggbound; today, you can put her in a container of warm water up to her sides. The warm water will relax her innards. Then place your hand under her abdomen while she is soaking in the warm water and gently massage her underside front to rear. Do this for about 20 minutes. Massaging will help her move the egg along.
Then use a disposable glove and apply a little olive oil or vegetable oil just inside her vent. It will help and make it easier for her to lay the stuck egg, IF that's the case.
You can repeat this procedure as needed if you wish.

As far as her feces goes, it looks like too much urates to me, just not quite normal.
You can give her probiotics, not yogurt; I recommend Probios dispersible powder as top dressing in her feed to eat. Just sprinkle it on top of her feed to eat for 5 days and inspect her feces daily. Hopefully it will improve her feces back to normal. Here's where you can get Probios:
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/probios-dispersible-powder-240gm?cm_vc=-10005

If that fails, you might have to get her started on SMZ-TMP to clear up an ecoli infection and other types of infections that could possibly affect her. Here's where you can get SMZ-TMP (for fish). Dosage is 1/4 tablet orally twice a day for no more than 5 days.
https://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?pgguid=91F10ACA-FB33-44F4-9A6C-40FCD628F49B&q=smz-tmp for fish

Should I seclude her? I just feel bad because a dog crate isn't very big and she is moving around. The other birds don't seem to be bothering her. Also, would other probiotics work? I have this one:

 

[dawg53]

Sho

Should I seclude her? I just feel bad because a dog crate isn't very big and she is moving around. The other birds don't seem to be bothering her. Also, would other probiotics work? I have this one:
View attachment 3057340

Yes, you can use this product, I dont see any reason why you cant since it's for chickens.
Dont seclude her. No need to stress her out nor the others.

 

[Harmoni]

Yes, you can use this product, I dont see any reason why you cant since it's for chickens.
Dont seclude her. No need to stress her out nor the others.

Ok, so no egg laid. How can I tell if she is egg bound? Can it be felt externally? I'm getting ready to do her foot soak, but might just do the whole body if I can feel an egg.

 

[dawg53]

You stated that she hadnt laid an egg in 3 days. We're trying to cover all the possibilities including your hen being eggbound. Soaking in warm water sometimes isnt just a one time remedy, it may need to be repeated. They sometimes lay an egg in the water while soaking, it can go either way.
You can very gently squeeze or feel her underside below her vent area for a hard object, which could be an egg. If it's squishy or loose feeling, there may be no egg present. Keep in mind there could be soft shelled eggs present and you may not feel them at all.

How long has she had bumblefoot and could you post a photo of it please? I've done quite a few bumblefoot surgeries over the years.

The more we get into this, I'm thinking you might have to get her started on an antibiotic that will take care of ecoli and staph infections at the same time, depending how long she has had bumblefoot.

 

[Harmoni]

You stated that she hadnt laid an egg in 3 days. We're trying to cover all the possibilities including your hen being eggbound. Soaking in warm water sometimes isnt just a one time remedy, it may need to be repeated. They sometimes lay an egg in the water while soaking, it can go either way.
You can very gently squeeze or feel her underside below her vent area for a hard object, which could be an egg. If it's squishy or loose feeling, there may be no egg present. Keep in mind there could be soft shelled eggs present and you may not feel them at all.

How long has she had bumblefoot and could you post a photo of it please? I've done quite a few bumblefoot surgeries over the years.

The more we get into this, I'm thinking you might have to get her started on an antibiotic that will take care of ecoli and staph infections at the same time, depending how long she has had bumblefoot.

The bumble foot I have been treating since Thursday. Her belly didn't feel hard but squishier than the other chickens.
Photo of her vent after soaking:

Foot:

Poop after soak:

 

[Harmoni]

I plan on calling the only local vet that sees chickens tomorrow to see if I can afford a visit. She was acting normal all day today so I'm at least glad about that. I do have another chicken with bumble foot as well. The sore is smaller than hers. Is there something I can clean the roost bars with? I've had chickens just over a year and this is the first time anyone has had bumble foot.