What did my chicken lay?

[brdavis599]

What the heck is this, my chicken layed this today. It looked like a round piece of meat and I cut it open and it looked fatty inside.

 

[sourland]

That is what is known as a lash egg. It may be a one time thing or become a chronic reproductive tract disorder. Do an on site search on 'lash egg' for more information.

 

[aart]

Interesting looking lash egg(coagulated pus from infection).
Usually they have layers inside, this looks like a bunch of small round 'things'.
Wonders if it's a whole follicle?

 

[brdavis599]

Interesting looking lash egg(coagulated pus from infection).
Usually they have layers inside, this looks like a bunch of small round 'things'.
Wonders if it's a whole follicle?

Is it contagious to my other birds, didn't see any thing on that?

 

[brdavis599]

Is it contagious to my other birds, didn't see any thing on that?

Thank you

 

[aart]

Is it contagious to my other birds

I don't think it's readily contagious.
@Eggcessive @Wyorp Rock @casportpony would know more about contagion and treatment.

 

[casportpony]

That's a lash egg (salpingitis) and it's probably not contagious unless it's from an upper respiratory tract infection. Is a vet an option?

"Salpingitis
Salpingitis or inflammation of the oviduct, is a serious reproductive-related emergency frequently seen in hens bred for high egg-productivity (especially ex-battery hens). It is often associated with a wide number of infectious pathogens, although Escherichia coli is the most common infectious cause. It may also involve Actinobacter, Corynebacterium, Mycoplasma, Pasteurella, Streptococcus spp. and/or Salmonella

Salpingitis can be septic or nonseptic, where the nonseptic form is often a chronic condition. Salpingitis can also occur as a secondary complication to other reproductive-related diseases or a tumor. It can lead to egg yolk peritonitis and/or an impacted oviduct.

What are symptoms of salpingitis?
Hens with salpingitis often present with nonspecific signs which may be confused with many other disorders or diseases. Clinical signs may include:

• Abnormal or malformed eggs - irregularly shaped, soft shelled, or blood-streaked.
• On occasion there may be cloacal discharge present
• Loss of appetite
• Lethargy Weight loss
• Ruffled or fluffed feathers
• Distended abdomen

Varying degrees of abdominal distension is usually present, especially if there is an association with an impacted oviduct or cystic ovarian changes.

How is salpingitis treated?
Treatment for salpingitis depends on the underlying cause."
Source:http://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/salpingitis

 

[aart]

@casportpony what do you think about this aspect, ever seen that before?

this looks like a bunch of small round 'things'.
Wonders if it's a whole follicle?

 

[casportpony]

@casportpony what do you think about this aspect, ever seen that before?

I don't know, maybe?
If one of mine produced that I would start them on Baytril for infection and Meloxicam for swelling. Neither drug is approved for use in poultry, and Baytril is actually banned for use in poultry, but I would still give both.

 

[brdavis599]

Thank you much everyone