Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Farm Animal | Farm Chicken | Female | unspayed | 2 lbs
My hen is egg bound, what can I do?
1 Answer
Published on February 3rd, 2019
Soak her in a warm Epsom salt bath for about 30 minutes. The water should be deep enough to fully submerge her vent. Afterwards, dab a bit of olive oil or vegetable oil around her vent. this may help her pass the egg. if she still cannot pass it, she will need to be seen by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating domestic fowl.
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