Is scented/menthol Epsom salt going to hurt my hen?

[Nina Bee]

Pretty sure I have an egg bound hen. I will soak her in a warm bath. Shopping for Epsom salt and so far I'm only finding scented/menthol epsom. Will this be ok? Her vent area looks a little irritated. Don't want to make it worse...

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Menthol seems like it has a cooling effect to me, I wouldn't want to use it... but might if it was my only choice. I would definitely ask behind the counter.

How long has your hen been in this condition? Do have another thread going about it already?

Hope she recovers!

 

[Nina Bee]

She started acting funny yesterday. Not active and her rear has been contracting for over 24 hrs. I was able to find some plain Epsom after numerous stops. She has been pooping, sort of eating my concoctions of egg shells, tums, feed and yogurt. She doesn't love the tums that's for sure. She was drinking yesterday but I haven't seen her drink today. She's a little stressed from the baths and preoccupied with cleaning up her feathers after. She's such a diva. I've also applied some cooking oil to her vent. Praying this all helps. I love my girl.