concerned about my hen

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brickwood

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concerned about my hen
« on: September 19, 2011, 17:49 »
hi has anyone got a idea, my hen seems off colour she sits down alot and when she does walk she apears very stiff (if she was human, its like she has been hit up the bum)she eats and drinks , i felt her legs and body and all seems as it should be . any ideas i would be very greatfull. ta

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Helenaj

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Re: concerned about my hen
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2011, 18:07 »
Can you get someone to hold her whilst you feel very gently under her abdomen for any egg shaped lumps or swelling. It could be she has an egg stuck or a waddle could be a sign of egg peritonitis. If you think you feel an egg, place her in a bath of warm water for 20 minutes as she may have cramp and have an egg stuck. The warm water should ease the cramp and allow her to lay. Be sure to dry her off completely (with a hair drier on its lowest heat setting). If you can't feel anything, it's best to take her to a vet as she may have peritonitis which if left untreated may kill the hen.

Best of luck and please keep us posted.


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