UPDATE. Not eggbound. EYP.

[bakerjw]

Don't worry I didn't take it that way. Birds are so much different than mammals that it is difficult to diagnose some of these problems and that leads to a lot of second guessing and having to make a decision one way or the other.

I just finished the post mortem and my only regret is that I didn't cull her sooner.

I had planned on taking pictures of what I found as I proceeded however it quickly became clear that it wouldn't be possible to do so without puking. Her entire body cavity was filled with a yellowish substance with the consistency of soft large curd cottage cheese and the smell was very sulphery. It may have started with being egg bound or something else. But there was no way that she would ever have recovered. I'll have to mark this one down as EYP.

 

[scratch'n'peck]

Yes, that is what it sounds like. I have seen pictures of an EYP post mortem on this site so I know what you are talking about. Thanks for posting the findings and I hope you don't encounter EYP too often in the future.

 

[ChooksChick]

I had a wonderful hen die of EYP without any symptoms other than not laying. She did wither and her face and comb were yellowed toward the end. I had it diagnosed via necropsy at the State lab, and I was surprised, as I hadn't seen typical symptoms of discomfort. She had fractured her pelvis many months previous, and an egg had broken inside of her, we determined upon necropsy.

I am very sorry you lost your girl- mine was probably my favorite, and that is saying a lot. It's tough to lose a hen to something you can't do much about.

 

[chkn]

I have one now who is doing great. What I did was give her Baytril for a week or so and drain the abdomen when I could. Make sure if you drain you do the antibiotics in case any more bacteria is introduced.

 

[bakerjw]

I tried to do a drain before I put her down but nothing came out. Once I cut into her it became apparent that the matter inside would never have drained out. It has certainly been a learning experience for me and I appreciate all of the help, support, and understanding of the BYCers here.

 

[chkn]

Do you still think it was peritonitis? Did you see the yolks? I know my little 'Streetie' didn't drain real good the last time or two. It was more goopy. I'm hoping to buy her a year or two if I'm lucky. At any rate, the Baytril seemed to be the key to bringing her back each time.

 

[AddictingChickens]

sorry - So heartbreaking when you can't do a thing about their condition!

 

[AddictingChickens]

John,
Im sorry - I seemed to miss this post. Please disregard my last question regarding if she was egg bound or not. Im going to give my hen another day and if no improvement, I may have to cull her as well.
Best to you and all your hens!
Addicting Chickens

 

[sparrker]

I am glad I found this thread, my hen has the same symptoms. I guess we'll cull her, so, she's not suffering anymore