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Sick chicken, yellow fluid.
Our take
If your feathered friend Ivy is showing signs of distress, like a penguin-like stance and a throbbing vent, it’s understandable to feel concerned. The yellow fluid you observed could indicate a few possibilities: it might suggest she has an infection or, in a more troubling scenario, that an egg has broken inside her. Given that she's not laying eggs and is displaying discomfort, it's crucial to monitor her closely. While Epsom salt baths can provide some relief, her hunched posture and reduced activity are signals that she needs extra care. Since local veterinary options for chickens are limited, keep her hydrated with water rich in vitamins and electrolytes, and consider researching home remedies or reaching out to online poultry communities for additional support.
Our 2 year old lavender orpington hen Ivy was showing signs of being egg bound (penguin like stance, hadn’t seen her lay an egg, throbbing vent, wouldn’t eat or walk around). I gave her a few epson salt baths, but the second time I picked her up to take her out of the bath this fluid came out of her vent. Is it possible the egg broke inside her and its yolk or is it just a sign of an infection or sickness. I haven’t seen any egg shells and this is my first time dealing with an egg bound hen. She seemes to have perked up a bit the next day but her vent is still throbbing and she looks a bit hunched. Shes not walking around much, but she’s drinking water (with added vitamins and electrolytes). Any idea what this could be or what I can do to help her. there’s no vet that accepts chickens in my area so any advice is greatly appreciated.
