tissy Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Yup poor spicy nearly met her maker!, tried the olive oil in vent, but nothing poor love was so exhausted!.. then i came across a link on chicken keeper, they said to submerged hen very warm water, for over 20 mins..... So Spicy and i had a bath, she love it and soon fell asleep! i let her rest for the 20 mins, then i again stimulated her vent, she strained and i kept the egg forward by keeping my hand under her back vent, the egg came out it was a triple yolk! I blow dried her she liked this too .. warm but low power!... she is so happy! what a difference! as you all must know hens dont often survive this, Hope this helps anyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figarogir1 Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Well done - i hope that I don't ever need to do it but useful to know if it happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 I didn't know you had to keep them in warm water so long. Well done and congratulations to her on triplets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tissy Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 It says over 20 mins, on chicken keeper, we must of been an 3/4s, ...lol i'm a chicken midwife!.. we had a water birth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tissy Posted October 3, 2010 Author Share Posted October 3, 2010 Up dated. all back to normal!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Great news midwife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debsygooch Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Hi sorry to be so dumb - what were Spicy's symptoms when egg bound? Maisie my is not herself at the moment, not laying, quiet, not eating/drinking - slightly drooping comb, ok to FR round the garden and peck and forrage but no much else - I have no idea what is wrong with her - could she be egg bound? What signs should I look for if she is? thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 She may just have a soft shelled egg on the way rather than being egg bound which is more common. How long has she been off colour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy chick Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Thats amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
