Vet cost associated with egg binding???

[Lil_Kumquat]

Basically as the title states... has anyone taken their hen in to the vet for being egg bound and if so what sort of cost was associated with it?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I'm sorry no one responded to your question, probably because it would be very difficult to answer. There's no way to know how much your local vet would charge - the only way to find out is to give several a call and ask.

If you have an egg bound hen - one that has an egg stuck in the oviduct, this is an emergency - without her expelling the egg in a short period of time (24-48hrs) it could kill her. Here's a very good article, that may help you with home care until you can see a vet
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/07/chicken-egg-binding-causes-symptoms.html

Providing more information (symptoms), your location, photos and/or video of your hen would be helpful if you would like for us to give you some suggestions about caring for her.

Sometimes an internal laying/reproductive disorder or other illness can be mistaken for egg binding, so this is also something to consider.

 

[Parront]

My parrot Dylan was egg-bound, 3 days at the vet = $800.00

 

[Parront]

I took my African Grey to the vet, 3 days = $800.oo. I wrote about it here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/dylans-story.73096/

 

[Lil_Kumquat]

Thank you for the responses everyone. I have looked at the home remedy section and have exhausted those options. I will get photos in a few hours when home, but some stats on her: she is a bantam silkie, brood happy and recently removed her from chicks she hatched in october, she is 3 to 4 years old, she has been eating and drinking crop feela fine, however stool discharge is "muddy" and vent area is not staying clean, she also has the penguin walk going on. So I am located in Arizona. We have like 3 avian vets, and none will give me even a remote idea what removal would start at so I did juat schedule an appointment for tomorrow afternoon which was soonest I could get in. I'm hoping cost for chicken will be less then a parrot. I opted to do at home care and injections for a parrot we took in vs. having him hospitalize, so I feel confident with in home care after surgery If its needed. Will keep you all posted on how vet visit goes tomorrow. Thanks all!

 

[Lil_Kumquat]

Couple pics of the vent, tried to upload short clips at first it said file was too big so I set to a lower resolution but then it said file didn't have accessible pathway??? It's just an mp4 from my phone, so if anyone knows what format i need to use please let me know.

 

[Eggcessive]

Have you felt inside her vent for a stuck egg? If you don’t feel an egg, then she may not be egg bound, or there could be an egg higher up. Egg binding can be caused by dehydration, calcium deficiency, damage to the vent, or from too large an egg. If there was immediate egg binding, and the vet could get the egg out, it might be worth spending the money. However, keeping her there for days without it actually being egg binding, would be hard for me to spend that much money. A lot of the things, such as getting her to drink fluids, giving her some calcium in a Tums or a human calcium tablet, soaking her in warm water or placing on a heating pad on low setting in a humid room, can be done before taking her in to the vet tomorrow. Other possible problems could be any one of the number of reproductive disorders, such as internal laying, egg yolk peritonitis, salpingitis, or cancer. Symptoms of internal laying or egg yolk peritonitis are loss of appetite, lethargy, preferring to lie down or sit, separating herself from the flock, runny poops, sometimes walking like a duck, weight loss in the breast area, or swelling in the lower belly.

 

[Lil_Kumquat]

Have you felt inside her vent for a stuck egg? If you don’t feel an egg, then she may not be egg bound, or there could be an egg higher up. Egg binding can be caused by dehydration, calcium deficiency, damage to the vent, or from too large an egg. If there was immediate egg binding, and the vet could get the egg out, it might be worth spending the money. However, keeping her there for days without it actually being egg binding, would be hard for me to spend that much money. A lot of the things, such as getting her to drink fluids, giving her some calcium in a Tums or a human calcium tablet, soaking her in warm water or placing on a heating pad on low setting in a humid room, can be done before taking her in to the vet tomorrow. Other possible problems could be any one of the number of reproductive disorders, such as internal laying, egg yolk peritonitis, salpingitis, or cancer. Symptoms of internal laying or egg yolk peritonitis are loss of appetite, lethargy, preferring to lie down or sit, separating herself from the flock, runny poops, sometimes walking like a duck, weight loss in the breast area, or swelling in the lower belly.

Thanks for the response, I have done all things listed above for then last 3 days, it does feel as though an egg is there. She seems to eat and drink fine, crop feels fine. This hen has come off of back to back clutches not sure if that has played a role on what ever is going on. I am paying for the exam and see what's said from there.. with couple dozen hens and other livestock we just can't spend hundreds on every sick bird. Appreciate the advice from everyone.

 

[Eggcessive]

I would just let the vet know that you cannot afford a lot of costs, and try to get the egg out, then take her home for more care. I realize vets want to give the best care and medications, but one visit can just about cost you way too much money. I cannot get out without a $400 charge to just get a yearly checkup and shots for a dog anymore. They always have to prescribe drugs as well.

 

[Lil_Kumquat]

I would just let the vet know that you cannot afford a lot of costs, and try to get the egg out, then take her home for more care. I realize vets want to give the best care and medications, but one visit can just about cost you way too much money. I cannot get out without a $400 charge to just get a yearly checkup and shots for a dog anymore. They always have to prescribe drugs as well.

Yes will Do! It an ideal world they would all recieve perfect care but as you have said it's pricey, I hear you on the cost for the domestic pets... for our domestics we actually broke down and got pet insurance this year as it seems to be worth it in our situation. Taking them in this afternoon, so keep you all posted. Thanks