Finally got my poor egg bound hen to pass
Posted Apr 24, 2017, 10:25 PM UTC
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Good for you for not giving up. The only time I tried soaking, it was not successful, so I was glad to see it ended up working.
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....what happens if its unsuccessful?
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Unfortunately she died, probably from egg peritonitis.
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Sad face
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Soaked her in a warm epsom salt bath last night with no luck. Went back out today and checked on her and she was obviously still in pain. Soaked her again but made the water much warmer and about 30 minutes later she laid the one on the left. I could still tell she was uncomfortable and I felt another one right behind it. Another hour passed and she laid this soft shelled egg.
Good for you for paying attention! I hope she is fine now.
I hope so too, I have her in confinement until further notice. Honestly I wouldn't have noticed in the first hand if my rooster wasn't constantly raping her in the yard when they were free ranging yesterday (presumably because she was squatting when walking). She was fine in the morning but I could tell later at night she was having some problems. First egg bound hen, I'm sure I wouldn't feel well either eggs stuck in me.
How does this happen?
Multiple reasons, bad diet, bad genetics, dehydration... list goes on.
Usually not enough calcium