[Prod]

My ancona was egg bound (I suspected)  a few weeks ago. I put her in a bucket of warm water (as advised) and it seemed to do the trick.  Ive had to do the same again today as she hasnt laid for 4 days & I can feel a 'lump' near her vent which the other girls who have laid today do noy have. 

What causes a hen to be egg bound and is there something I could give her to help??

[Dawnuss]

Im sure someone with more knowledge can help but im sure a little oil on some bread or something can help but correct me if im wrong. You could try the warm water again but if it is happening often it may be an idea to get her checked by a vet. I thought one of my hens were egg bound at one point and it turned out she was just having a break from laying so your little lady may just be doing the same.

[joyfull]

sometimes they can suffer with a type of cramp which stops the muscles allowing the egg to move - this is why sitting when you place then in a sink of warm water their muscles relax allowing the egg to travel along.
Also if they are about to lay a soft shelled or shell-less egg this can give them problems as their muscles have nothing to push along. This can go on for a few days and they can look really miserable throughout this time. Do they have access to crushed oyster shell all the time.

[Prod]

Hi  She seems quite perky,no different from usual. She has always been quite vocal.  She is eating Ok  and they have a bowl full of oyster grit available all the time which I have seen her eating.  I thought of giving her some oil but not sure which one or how much.  I ll see how she gets on today.

[kegs]

Cod Liver Oil.