welovemarmite Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 One of my chickens is a little subdued this evening. THe only way to try and describe it is that she looks constipated. I have checked her over and the only thing i can find is a slightly bald tummy. I cant see that she is egg bound, but thats just because an egg isnt protuding. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted May 21, 2010 Author Share Posted May 21, 2010 as an update hae given her abath and a cuddle. Her bottom looks swollen so I think she is egg bound. She perked up a little and has been put to bed. She has settled in her nesting box, which again makes me think she is egg bound. If she is still like this in the morning I will see if me vets know what to do with chickens... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceychristie Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 If She's waddling about, I'd keep her separate, and in darkened area. (Mind you if she's gone to nest ok, you might find an egg). Any runny poos? She can still be egg bound if not protruding. The abdomen will feel lumpy and tight. BE GENTLE, because if it is an egg, you don't want to break it. Stacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Article on **Egg Binding** from the Frequently Asked Questions section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 well this morning she is perky and there was a wide egg in the nestbox, so all is well. Bath and tlc obviously worked.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Glad to hear it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
