woffy Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Hey 1 of our hens was acting really quite and wouldnt really move around and spent alot of time sitting down. Found her like this on tues, so brought her in & put in box with hay etc as others was pecking at her. Was hoping that she wouldnt die as 1 other one died the day before. Thrt she prob ate something as we are very newbie about hens. put her back out the next day & only to nocited egg stuck in her bum, like you can see the egg but cant get it out. so left it & see if she passes it herself. next morning, it was still there so brought her back in and rung vet who said put her in box and put a hot waterbottle under her which i did & put vac around the egg/bum. she seemed to be in pain etc. made me soo sad!! then yay later on that night she passed the stuck egg and another one that was really soft shelled one. she seem much happier and perker, shes still here in the bigger box so she can move around more. shes eating etc but her bum is not looking very good at all. got yucky stuff, could be poops. its kinda leaking. it looked like it kinda been turned inside out at the start of it. its still pretty streached open due egg being stuck there. i dont kno what to do about it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I would bathe it gently and try to keep it clean and dry. I would also keep her warm, as you are doing, and in a quiet, darkened room. To slow down further egg production, I would feed her on just weetabix and water for a few days, so give her innards a chance to settle down. I would also give her a calcium supplement. This will strenghthen the muscular contractions which shove the eggs along the laying tackle, and firm up the shells too. You can get liquid calcium supplements of 'tinternet (Zolcal D is a good one) or limestone flour, as sold for reptiles, (ebay) and at equestrian shops. If you use this, add a few drops of cod liver oil to her food, to assist in its absorption. If the vent continues to stay 'inside out', you could try to push it back in gently, with a gloved finger and some lubricating gel. I fit is very swollen, some haemorrhoid cream may help shrink it. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckingmad Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 oh the poor girl - think I'd be walking a bit funny if that happened to me Does sound likes she's on the mend, can't add anything else to the advice already given Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woffy Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 Thanks for the help guys but sadly she got pts today it wasnt looking good & was dripping bloods etc so i didnt want her to suffer & be in alot of pain as you can tell she shuggles to poop etc & i rather to hav her pts b4 she try lay another egg as it will just rip her vent open i would say ive been in tears all day today!! She has really touched my heart in last days ive been looking after her. RIP Chook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Very sorry to hear about your girl You did the kindest thing for her & she's not suffering any more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckingmad Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 So sorry to hear that, but you absolutely did the right thing - they really do steal your heart don't they *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 I'm very sorry to hear that, Woffy . Poor little thing but you did the right thing, I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahsausage Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Aah that is very sad, I lost one of my girls yesterday and it's heartbreaking isn't it. You did the right thing though, she is no longer in pain. Try to remember happier times. Big (((hug))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
