Warning: poop photos

[KimbosKluckers]

So I have another thread going about my sick hen, not quite two years old. She’s been separated due to bullying. She has a huge, hard lump in her abdomen and we ruled out being egg bound. This morning she pooped this huge, tan colored blob! It’s 3” long and probably 2” diameter with drops of blood. Her stomach is still enlarged but I feel like it’s not quite as bad. I’ve been spoiling her with soft foods, could that be the reason? I opened it up to see inside…also pictured her green poops that has been happening for weeks now. Any ideas? Tagging the two people that helped on my other post @Auntiejessi3 @Eggcessive

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

That looks like a lash egg to me. Could be a sign she has a reproductive disorder. I am thinking internal laying or salpingitis but let me tag someone more knowledgeable @Eggcessive

 

[BigBlueHen53]

That looks like a lash egg to me. Could be a sign she has a reproductive disorder. I am thinking internal laying or salpingitis but let me tag someone more knowledgeable @Eggcessive

Yo, BLC, congratulations on your shiny new Friend badge! Well done!

 

[KimbosKluckers]

That looks like a lash egg to me. Could be a sign she has a reproductive disorder. I am thinking internal laying or salpingitis but let me tag someone more knowledgeable @Eggcessive

Thank you, I read all about salpingitis and that’s what I believed it to be due to her symptoms.

 

[KimbosKluckers]

At this point is it worth it to order some baytril ? Read other posts about it. Maybe she’s too far gone though.or amoxicillin?

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

I’m sorry I have zero experience with this. Let me see if someone else can help @Wyorp Rock @azygous

 

[KimbosKluckers]

I’m sorry I have zero experience with this. Let me see if someone else can help @Wyorp Rock @azygous

I appreciate that so very much!

 

[coach723]

I just saw this. There is no reason not to treat if that is what you want to do. Just know that it's very resistant to treatment, and most often it's too advanced. Sometimes antibiotics may buy them some time, it's very hard to say. Baytril/enrofloxacin is usually what is recommended. They are so good at hiding the symptoms it's usually advanced before it's known. Honestly, the majority of the time now I don't treat. I leave them with the flock until they are obviously unwell, go off food and water, isolate themselves, or get attacked by the flock (the flock knows when they are sick), and then I will euthanize rather than let them suffer slowly. I've had some live a fair amount of time, up to 18 months, but many pass quicker. Those that live for a while can become very bloated, the belly can spread the legs wide causing them to waddle, and they get slow. It will also get harder for them to roost so having someplace low or on the ground is best for them.

 

[KimbosKluckers]

I just saw this. There is no reason not to treat if that is what you want to do. Just know that it's very resistant to treatment, and most often it's too advanced. Sometimes antibiotics may buy them some time, it's very hard to say. Baytril/enrofloxacin is usually what is recommended. They are so good at hiding the symptoms it's usually advanced before it's known. Honestly, the majority of the time now I don't treat. I leave them with the flock until they are obviously unwell, go off food and water, isolate themselves, or get attacked by the flock (the flock knows when they are sick), and then I will euthanize rather than let them suffer slowly. I've had some live a fair amount of time, up to 18 months, but many pass quicker. Those that live for a while can become very bloated, the belly can spread the legs wide causing them to waddle, and they get slow. It will also get harder for them to roost so having someplace low or on the ground is best for them.

I really appreciate this reply. I don’t have much hope for her. She’s been away from the flock for a week or so now as they were attacking her severely. She is eating but only mashed food, eggs, yogurt, tuna etc. and drinking well. She does not roost. She has a small crate in my shed and I let her out in my yard during the day. She walks around quite slowly and awkwardly. I don’t know when or even how to euthanize. Now I’m worried about the other 5 gals.

 

[coach723]

It's not something that is contagious, you don't really need to worry about the others. I can happen to any hen, but it's not spread between them. Only you can decide when it's time. The truth is that from survival instinct they hide illness very well, so if they are acting sick, you can be assured that they are very sick. Since this is not something that is really recoverable from, it's usually a kindness to not let it go on once they are obviously miserable. But when that time is, is your call. I will attach an article which discusses various methods, I euthanize the same way as the article, for many of the same reasons. It's also possible to have a vet do it if that is accessible for you. Or if you have a neighbor/friend who also keeps chickens they may be willing to do for you, or assist you. It's not something that anyone likes to have to do, but sadly it's something that eventually everyone has to, if they keep chickens.
https://www.muranochickenfarm.com/2017/06/the-easiest-way-to-cull-chicken.html