After perusing this (emergencies, injuries) section, I realize that I should have taken photos, however I just went into 'clinical' mode, fixed it, and now would like to know who else has had this issue, and what to do about possible recurrences?
When gathering eggs this am, as I was leaving the henhouse and entering the run, I noticed a Barred Rock squatting... I saw her backside, and there was a very large, semi bloody 'lump' hanging from her vent, as well as blood and poo all over her feathers under her vent. I put my hand on her back and she squatted down for me, I felt the lump, and it was an egg! I felt around some more, and found the vent at the 11 o'clock position, and it realized that she had tried to lay an egg, but it went under her skin, as in a hemorrhoid. I 'pushed' the egg back inside her, readjusted it, stretched the vent, and helped her lay the egg. It was small, 1.4 oz, so no reason this should have happened. She has now been separated from the flock, and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on:
1. Weither this will be an issue every time she attempts to lay?
2. If I have to worry about infection, as some small vessels obviously burst?
3. Any suggestions for treatment to help the skin shrink back?
I COULD use antibiotics that we have here, but which ones? I would prefer homeopathic, I could always set up a vaporizer with antibacterial/antiseptic/antiviral oils....
I was planning to do some home treatment, but have not researched EO's on Chickens. My plan was to do Lavender/Aloe Vera base (pain mgmt, calming, antibacterial/antiseptic, etc.) topical ointment...
Is aloe bad for birds? Or should I use Jojoba or grapeseed?
Any suggestions would be wonderful!! And once I delve into the relam of birds and essential oils, I would be happy to share knowledge,
When gathering eggs this am, as I was leaving the henhouse and entering the run, I noticed a Barred Rock squatting... I saw her backside, and there was a very large, semi bloody 'lump' hanging from her vent, as well as blood and poo all over her feathers under her vent. I put my hand on her back and she squatted down for me, I felt the lump, and it was an egg! I felt around some more, and found the vent at the 11 o'clock position, and it realized that she had tried to lay an egg, but it went under her skin, as in a hemorrhoid. I 'pushed' the egg back inside her, readjusted it, stretched the vent, and helped her lay the egg. It was small, 1.4 oz, so no reason this should have happened. She has now been separated from the flock, and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on:
1. Weither this will be an issue every time she attempts to lay?
2. If I have to worry about infection, as some small vessels obviously burst?
3. Any suggestions for treatment to help the skin shrink back?
I COULD use antibiotics that we have here, but which ones? I would prefer homeopathic, I could always set up a vaporizer with antibacterial/antiseptic/antiviral oils....
I was planning to do some home treatment, but have not researched EO's on Chickens. My plan was to do Lavender/Aloe Vera base (pain mgmt, calming, antibacterial/antiseptic, etc.) topical ointment...
Is aloe bad for birds? Or should I use Jojoba or grapeseed?
Any suggestions would be wonderful!! And once I delve into the relam of birds and essential oils, I would be happy to share knowledge,