Vent ??????

[chickenscratch]

I asked for help with my possible eggbound chicken. A few people came back telling me to put a needleless syringe up her vent and squirt olive oil. One person said to do it on both sides once inside the vent. My question is how do I find the opening once inside the vent. I gently probed around with the syringe trying to see if it would go deeper but had a hard time.
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[illinichick]

I dont think you need to worry about going that far or what direction. Others on here say to soak her in a warm bath to relax muscles to help her push it out.

 

[Jenski]

Whoa! First of all, are you quite sure you have an eggbound chicken? How old? What are the symptoms? How long has she been eggbound?

I personally would not recommend inserting anything into a chicken unless it was a dire emergency. You could do more damage than good if you are not very careful.

If you are positive the chicken is eggbound, then I tend to agree with illinichick - - a warm bath soak, followed by prompt drying to ensure she doesn't chill. Keep her warm and stress-free, perhaps in a darkened place so she does not continue to generate eggs for a few days.

Please keep us posted. Good luck!