What is this in my egg?!

[Wyorp Rock]

Well after posting this I made another thread because she was "egg bound" and I gave her a soak. Well 15 mins or so later she passed the "egg" but it was a lash egg. A BIG ONE. Full of infection. And im certain she is the one who has laid the weird egg and a shell-less egg I once found in the nest a while back. I didnt think nothing of the shell less one bc it was winter and snowing and just figured I needed to up the calcium some. But now I know its a reproductive issue along with infection and its probably been going on for a while. I have decided to put her out of her misery and cull her. It will be my first so... wish me lots of luck. Im emotionally preparing myself this evening. It will be in the morning when I do this .

I'm so sorry

It's always a hard decision to make, even when you know they are declining.

 

[smoore7489]

I'm so sorry

It's always a hard decision to make, even when you know they are declining.

Thank you. I just keep telling myself its for the best. Its hard though knowing ive raised her since Day 1. BUT its also a big milestone step to homesteading too. I just hope all goes well, for both parties involved

 

[smoore7489]

I do not believe it is a worm. The shape is too inconsistent. Round worms are very firm, and have the appearance of angel hair spaghetti that is pointed on both ends. They tend to curl up as they dry up. Tape worms are consistent in shape from one end to the other. I believe it is early lash egg formation that got swept up and included in this egg. Kind of gross looking. I wouldn't want to eat it, but am sure that we have all eaten worse things in our lives, totally unaware!

Just wanted to tell you, you had an excellent diagnosis and I appreciate you chiming in. It was exactly as u said it was. Thank you so much for helping

 

[fur-mum]

I'm so sorry.

 

[rebrascora]

Hi.
I'm so sorry to hear about your hen but you are doing the right and responsible thing for her in putting her out of her misery. Salpingitis must be extremely uncomfortable and rarely responds to treatment. I hope it is quick and without any glitches. First time euthanizing is never easy.
I would like to make you aware that there may be significant after death spasms, which can be quite disturbing. Just want you to be prepared for that. It doesn't mean you didn't do it properly, so don't panic or let it upset you too much.

Wishing you well

Barbara

 

[lazy gardener]

Sorry that your gal has been sick. Yes, culling is a difficult choice to make. I have culled a number of gals due to reproductive issues. It's sad to see them standing around and not moving as they should be. But, when I pick up such a one, and feel her distended abdomen, I know that the kindest thing I can do for her is to grab a broomstick, and end her misery. IMO, it's an act of cruelty to allow an animal to continue to suffer a condition that will not get better. By the time a chicken is "acting poorly" she is truly suffering. It's the nature of the animal to keep on keeping on, and not show any outward signs of pain/illness/weakness b/c they are flock animals, and their existence is low on the food chain.

 

[PotatoWaffles]

Very sorry about your chicken. I think you are doing the right thing though. I lost my favorite chicken to reproductive issues a couple days ago. My husband and I came to the same decision as you. It's not easy, but it's part of being a responsible animal caretaker. Good luck

 

[smoore7489]

I'm so sorry.

Thank you

I would like to make you aware that there may be significant after death spasms, which can be quite disturbing. Just want you to be prepared for that. It doesn't mean you didn't do it properly, so don't panic or let it upset you too much.

Wishing you well

Barbara

Thanks so much. Ive watched some videos and definitely not looking forward to watching her flap around. Thats going to be the hardest.

Sorry that your gal has been sick. Yes, culling is a difficult choice to make. I have culled a number of gals due to reproductive issues. It's sad to see them standing around and not moving as they should be. But, when I pick up such a one, and feel her distended abdomen, I know that the kindest thing I can do for her is to grab a broomstick, and end her misery. IMO, it's an act of cruelty to allow an animal to continue to suffer a condition that will not get better. By the time a chicken is "acting poorly" she is truly suffering. It's the nature of the animal to keep on keeping on, and not show any outward signs of pain/illness/weakness b/c they are flock animals, and their existence is low on the food chain.

Yeah thats what I keep telling myself. Its hard but it will be harder for me to watch her suffer over and over again.

Very sorry about your chicken. I think you are doing the right thing though. I lost my favorite chicken to reproductive issues a couple days ago. My husband and I came to the same decision as you. It's not easy, but it's part of being a responsible animal caretaker. Good luck

Thank you! Its definitely not something I expected to be dealing with so soon. But trying to look on the positive side.
So sorry you lost your favorite chicken. Im sure that was a hard decision to let her go.