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Diddy Gardener

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Eggbound chook
« on: August 04, 2013, 18:26 »
Hi all,

One of my hens I think is eggbound. She's been in and out of the nest box to no avail (no eggs) for the last couple of days. She gets narky when I go near her when she's in the box, which is really unusual as she's a docile wee girl. Have googled it, I think she may be eggbound... what can I do about it? Is a trip to the vets in the morning the best bet?

Thanks in anticipation... Diddy
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Re: Eggbound chook
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2013, 22:33 »
Hi Diddy,
It could be that she is going broody.  Can you actually feel any lumps that could be a stuck egg?  If so you could try a nice luke warm bath for her for about 20 minutes or so.  Gently towel dry and if it is not warm and dry weather finish off drying her with a cool hairdryer.  This sometimes help them to relax their muscles a bit and aids them laying.  You could also try using a little cooking oil as lubrication for her vent which should help. 
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Re: Eggbound chook
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2013, 07:37 »
Hiya... I did pick her up last night but couldn't feel anything obvious. I'll take her to the vet today just to make sure.
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Re: Eggbound chook
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2013, 11:09 »
Vet couldn't find any evidence of an egg so she must be broody as otherwise healthy  ::) Never had a broody hen before...
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Re: Eggbound chook
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2013, 11:10 »
Well that is much better news than her being egg bound.   :)
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