What to do if your hen is egg bound

On this Flock Call Friday we talk about what to do if your hen is egg bound and some signs to look for.

[@DOJ77]

I really love how you ladies care about the hen. I am looking forward to more videos from you.

[@lethiapage4767]

If she has one egg stuck then one question I have is...does she continue to develop more and more inside...to pass bing bing bing after the stuck one comes out? Also is this the poop hole too making the chicken constipated? Third question is if there would ever be cause for making a small nick in her vent to widen the hole? A little chicken episiotomy. Do they need a break from laying eggs after this?

[@vesnastewart7951]

I found video very helpful but I had to watch it 3 times to understand, couldn’t hear 👂🏻 it right. I am sure if you make another video about the same subject people would understand it better and not give you a hard time about terrible audio

[@brendamoss2824]

I really wanted to watch this video. But the little birds chirping were just SO loud. I wish you would do the video's in a different room. It's too hard to hear your voices without it becoming a little nerve wracking. Otherwise, good video.

[@peachycream]

Good point. And the light from the window is a bit blinding. Pity. Cos it's very good. Lovely hen.

[@pamelasandstrom4401]

The chirping chicks put me off listening as well.

[@Juancher00]

Just put it on captions😂😅

[@krisross5996]

So funny reading the comments. So many people unhappy with birds chirping. Strangely I didn't even notice until reading comments.

[@savannamiller44]

Kris Ross right? Not even that bad. Like it’s chickens what do u expect 😂

[@sam0442]

Thank you, hopefully this will save my chicken Bronwyn

[@toddswife96]

what type of calcium and or where do you get it?

[@sonofhibbs4425]

Tums tablets ..cut in half and crushed works ok. Might need smaller dose- depends on your tums tablet’s calcium amount. Consult the label to see.

[@sonofhibbs4425]

What a beautiful hen- is she a lavender Orpington?

[@subswithoutavideo-ek7ri]

My hen is experiencing the symptoms for eggbound but you said they could die 28-48 but it's been a little over 4 days. She is experiencing diareah and her butt cra** is open. She also has this big lump near her butt and there is an area where it's really red. She also waddles when she walks and she walks slow. It would be really really helpful if you could please reply by telling me if these are the symptoms for eggbound hens and if not could you tell me what's wrong? (Please answer I love my hens they are my pets and I don't want her to pass away so I need to take action)

[@nighttime5585]

1,000,000 subs without a video ? Yes that is the symptoms for an egg bound chicken. I hope you hen didn't die.... 😳

[@brucelacey4807]

Good video/info but those chicks/bird in the background makes it annoying/hard to watch.

[@jlprince7201]

Ic

[@dianemerimon4268]

Someone always complains.

[@user-np1ch6bs6t]

what type of calcium? carbonate?gluconate?citrate?

[@raykeogh5]

background bird noises make this impossible to follow

[@marissahammond4918]

All you have to do is focus on them talking and block and flush out the chick noises and chirping cause it shouldn't be too hard to do

[@ChristopherAMacleod]

Thanks for this!! I am treating one of our hens for this right now. Gave her a soak this afternoon, and now she is in a calm and private place in my shed. If this does not work, do you have any other suggestion?

[@kristingalloup9445]

Omg! Get to the point!

[@baraka7004]

Thank you, your recipe for the crop issue saved a young rooster, we will see if I am able to save this hen....

[@cedarcrestfarm1773]

Barkaka plantantona that is so great to hear! Thank you for the feedback!!

[@brandihassing5509]

Maybe next time do your videos in a place where there isn't a bird constantly chirping 😮. I couldn't finish watching

[@kjmnature]

I would have given you a like or even subscribed but you just dragged out the description waaaay tooooo lonnnnng! Good luck

[@judyjudymercer9674]

You need to cover up your birds when you make a video makes It hard to hear you about the birds chirping

[@alastair1955]

Good video, but hard to listen to with the noise of those distressed chicks in the background

[@lesleyfrench4182]

I am new to chicken keeping and have 4 girls that my son hatched at school and brought home for me to have. They have been laying eggs for a couple of weeks but most days there have only been 3 eggs. Today I noticed one whose tail was down and she looked sad. I had some Epsom salts and bathed her for 20 mins, but I didn't have any calcium tablets. I will get those tomorrow. Can you tell me what you mean by a second lay cycle please.

[@smilyblessings1315]

I have 16chicken And a few of mine died from this and have one right now shes egg bound thanks

[@tkomla]

Thank you! So difficult to get vet care for chicks so your videos are becoming staple on my house.

[@l.dschick-inn-palacecrafts6174]

Update to my comment. The vet said that eggs will not break inside the bird. What do you do if the egg already bust burst inside? I have antibiotics going in her tomorrow. Hopefully not too late. Will be 3rd day. I just learned what it could be by scooping the internet for info. I will do bath anyway and calcium if this is the problem, I hope my Goldie gets well asap.

[@DOJ77]

Oh btw. The warm water causes vasodilation and the calcium causes the smooth muscles to contract. I will be caring for chickens soon. My question is how often should I give calcium to my chickens??

[@shiromyst6967]

DaughterofJacob oyster shells should be free fed to layers

[@lindamorgan2678]

Could you feel the egg if it is soft shell? I know they are harder to pass ..The calcium gives the muscle strength for the contractions as she has been using it up and the epsom salts in the water is the reverse will have the magnesium to relax the rest of the body. Olive oil or lubricant can help inside the vent

[@elenas3571]

My barred rock pepper is having the same issue. We gave her an epsom salt bath and two calcium tablets but she hasn’t passed the egg yet. She is walking with her tail down and is very lethargic. Is there anything else we can do to save her?

[@misseverythinggirl]

So great! Thanks!! Btw- The chick sound in the background is a little annoying trying to listen to you gals talk. Ugh

[@patriciajohnsonson8639]

What is a chickens second egg cycle. I never heard of that.

[@OrchidandKitties]

good video for people in need of this matter.thanks for sharing.new subscriber.

[@york2279]

Thanks for the info! That Hen is beautiful, what breed is she?

[@cedarcrestfarm1773]

york2279 she is an English lavender Orpington

[@kevinw821]

Too much background chirping. It's cute but makes it hard to hear your message.

[@dboy6400]

Thanks for complaining. Very lovely.

[@Dzloof1]

What if it 22:00? Is it too late to treat again for 20 min or let her sleep?

[@jesussaves6422]

Bird chirping !!! Migraine...thanks....

[@muffyfromlegal]

Thank you so very much for this video.

[@ruthbatt9029]

She butillfull hen she a sweety

[@heidigib01]

What is second egg cycle?

[@Kthree1995]

My cats seem to know when they need something for their health. They will just take medicines or supplements with no problem.

[@sonofhibbs4425]

I’ve had animals behave this way too. It’s almost like they know it helps and welcome it. I had a chicken who would eat the pills out of my hand. No struggle.

[@lastsamurai808]

Thanks for the awesome vid. I have 2 red sexlinks that I bought at 2 days old on Valentine’s Day 2018. Raised them in my apt. For 6 weeks then transitioned them to my dads backyard. Here’s the thing I didn’t buy them for the eggs, I bought them for pets.they lay a lot of eggs, like one a day everyday. I don’t care about the eggs, I don’t ever want them to go through this. Is there a way I can sterilize them so they don’t lay anymore?

[@mrfarax4944]

Decrease protein intake should reduce egg production

[@annuitcptis3032]

Dont buy chickens for pets. They will lay eggs, that's their natural thing to do. Buy a dog if you dont want eggs or give them to someone who will benefit from them!!

[@regulartower588]

This is exactly the reason I don't go to potlucks.

[@loa81]

It’s all good to care for your animals, but don’t bring you troubles into your home! I don’t care how well sealed your wooden countertop is, it’s still a place where you prepare or eat food and you have a chicken on it which may or may not be egg-bound, but could also have another sickly problem. Always keep food prep and interior home areas free of dangerous pathogens by containing the dangers to your health. Set up outside or in a shed to treat any conditions of your animals or flock. Your compassion is commendable! Thank you for posting for our benefit, too!

[@emilywilliamson2910]

My hen just got attacked by a dog and she just lost lots of feathers. I saw she saw panting and her butt was pulsing. Shes standing up right

[@MaTiLaino]

Jesus God please make another video with no chicks in it what the hell did you just put me through that was insane.

[@dboy6400]

Gun to your head forced you to watch? What's insane is you to choose to watch if it was that horrible for you.

[@J.Smith-rc6wh]

what a lovely calm hen , so pretty too

[@1squeezyweezy]

couldn't watch it or hear it with all the row. Shame

[@Quenchingcrotch]

Move the chicks so they dont ruin your audio recording.