Update (~12 hours after first noticed symptoms):
I'm so glad she made it through the night. She's acting pretty much the same, sleepy, similar stance, even panting a good amount.
I checked her crop and I don't think it emptied much at all. I feel the seeds and mealworms still from yesterday, a...
We have done a finger check before on a hen that was egg bound in the past. I am hesitant now though because of a post by azygous, whom I trust very much. I'm not afraid of the unpleasantness but rather I am concerned of hurting/stressing her. Thank you for the help though.
Thank you! Yes, she...
Thank you so so much! I love her dearly and I'm glad to have all the help!
I don't believe we have lice or mites. We've treated not too long ago for them.
The chickens have two large runs and haven't free ranged recently. There shouldn't be anything new in the runs. The only thing I can think...
I'm trying to feel very gently, but unfortunately I can't tell. I'm sure an egg could fit there but it doesn't feel any different from other chicken's abdomens necessarily. Thank you for the help.
I'm afraid she may be too weak right now. If she perks up and I think she can take it I may do...
I see her in the nest box plenty. I think she layed an egg on June 5th, but it is possible she didn't. I cannot positively say any after that.
Roughly 11 months. She was hatched on July 19th 2023.
I see no discharge from any. Good idea to check though! Thank you.
No worries.😁
I'm currently going to keep her with me inside tonight and keep a close eye on her. I'll provide a bowl of sugar water. I'm not sure what else may help her. Does anyone know of anything else I should be providing?
Edit: here's where she will sleep tonight. Directly next to my bed.
I have an 11 month old Buff Orpington hen named Maisie. I went out about an hour and a half ago to the run and saw her falling asleep while standing. I quickly grabbed her and brought her in and gave her two Calcium Citrate+D3 pills (630mg total) just in case she may be egg bound. I also gave...
Oh, I'm so sorry @The Welch Chickens! That's so sad. 🥺 I'll be praying for you.💕 I hope the rest of your flock stays healthy and it isn't anything that will affect the others!:hugs