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Egg bound hen?
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Oh no, it sounds like your feathered friend might be facing a bit of an egg-citing conundrum! Egg binding can be a serious situation for hens, and it’s great that you’ve already taken some proactive steps with warm water soaks and olive oil. Those methods can help ease the discomfort, but if your hen is still looking ruffled and uncomfortable, it might be time to consider further action. It's important to approach manual assistance cautiously. If you feel the egg and she seems cranky, she may need a gentle touch, but it’s essential to ensure you’re doing it safely. Consulting with a vet can also provide valuable guidance to help your clucky companion get back to her happy-go-lucky self!
 | I think this hen is egg bound. I’ve given her two 30-40 minute soaks in very warm water last night and this morning. I also fed her some olive oil last night. It’s now afternoon here. Is my next step trying to manually get it out? She has her feathers up like shown. And I think she generally looks a bit uncomfortable. I’m also pretty sure I could feel the egg when I palpated her rear but she was a little cranky about it so I didn’t get a good feel. [link] [comments] |
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