Chickens that have sticky eggs (egg bound) cannot lay eggs. This of course indicates that the laying hens are not in good health. There are several things that can be done to cure chickens from sticky egg conditions. You also need to learn to recognize the symptoms, and also think about ways to prevent sticky eggs from occurring.
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Method 1 of 3: Identifying Sticky Eggs in Chickens
Step 1. Monitor the chicken's appetite
If you're concerned that your chickens have sticky eggs, there are a few symptoms to look out for. For example, you can monitor his appetite.
- If the chicken hasn't eaten anything or is completely uninterested in eating, it's likely that it has sticky eggs. Chickens with sticky eggs tend to be reluctant to drink water.
- When monitoring his eating habits, pay attention to whether he is pooping or not. Chickens with sticky eggs sometimes have difficulty defecating on their own.
Step 2. Monitor chicken behavior
Sticky eggs are very uncomfortable for chickens. As a result, the chicken feels pain and behaves differently than usual. If the chicken seems indifferent or stressed, it is likely that it has sticky eggs.
- There are a variety of other behavioral symptoms to watch for. Try to observe whether the chicken is in and out of the coop repeatedly.
- Don't forget that chickens sometimes take a break from laying eggs due to other reasons, such as an intense heat wave. This is why you need to look for some behavioral and physical symptoms when monitoring chickens.
Step 3. Look for physical symptoms
Chickens may look different than usual if they have sticky eggs. For example, a chicken's face and comb may appear pale. The way it goes can be different. Chickens that experience sticky eggs tend to sway like penguins.
- Your chicken will look like it's trying to lay an egg. Stomach cramps can be a symptom of sticky eggs, along with a hard abdomen.
- Pay attention to chicken feces. Chickens with sticky eggs usually have watery diarrhea.
Method 2 of 3: Caring for Chickens
Step 1. Gather the ingredients
You can treat chickens with sticky eggs at home. To help heal it, you will need some ingredients. Prepare warm water in a tub, or a bucket, and Epsom salts.
- You will also need some kind of lubricant. Alternatively, you can also use vegetable oil or petroleum jelly.
- Chickens that experience sticky eggs can die within 24 hours of not being able to lay eggs. If you are going to be caring for chickens at home, do so as soon as possible.
Step 2. Keep the chicken warm and cozy
Chickens tend to get nervous if they can't lay eggs. It's best to do it to help her feel calm. Handle it gently and make sure it's in a warm room.
- If he doesn't struggle, sit him in a tub of warm water for 30 minutes.
- Try to keep it in a steamy room. Ideally, do it in a small bathroom with a hot shower on. The water temperature should be 25-32 degrees Celsius. The heat will help the muscles relax so they can lay eggs.
Step 3. Use massage
You can massage the chicken gently so that it is able to lay eggs. Use one hand to gently rub the chicken belly. Stop immediately if the chicken seems uncomfortable or nervous.
- This method often works, but it's important to handle chickens with sticky eggs with care. Press lightly so you don't break the egg inside.
- When caring for chickens, take care of their body fluids. You can give drinking water with electrolytes.
Step 4. Apply lubricant
You can help the stuck egg to come out more easily. Use your hands to apply vegetable oil to the chicken buttocks. We recommend that you put on latex gloves before doing so.
- Give the chicken time to relax. Leave in a warm room for 30 minutes, then check again.
- If the egg hasn't come out after massaging and lubricating it, it's best to take further steps. You can stick a sharp object into the chicken to crack the egg, but this method is HIGHLY not recommended. Sharp objects and egg shells can puncture the chicken uterus.
Step 5. Consult a veterinarian
If you can't help the chickens lay their eggs, it's best to seek medical help. Call the vet and ask if he can take care of your chickens. Professionals can usually perform procedures that ordinary people cannot.
- The doctor may suggest giving calcium injections, which will help the chickens lay eggs.
- If the problem is chronic or hereditary, the doctor may suggest sterilizing the chicken.
Method 3 of 3: Prevent Sticky Eggs
Step 1. Learn the cause
When raising chickens, it is important to understand their general health. For example, you should understand the common causes of sticky eggs. One factor is age. Chickens that lay eggs for the first time or old hens tend to experience sticky eggs.
- The sticky egg condition can be passed on to offspring. There may be nothing you can do to prevent the eggs from sticking to the chicken.
- Abnormal eggs can also cause sticky egg conditions. This occurs when the eggs are too large or oddly shaped.
Step 2. Provide proper nutrition
Proper diet is important for chicken health. If the nutritional needs of chickens are not met, the risk of sticky eggs is higher. Calcium and vitamin D are very important for chickens.
- If the chicken's calcium levels are low, you can try placing calcium blocks in the coop. Consult a doctor before giving any supplements to chickens
- If you live in an area with limited sunlight, your chickens will need vitamin D. Consider installing a solar light in the coop.
Step 3. Make sure the chicken is quite active
Chickens need to move to live a healthy life. Give him enough room so he can move around a lot. Try to keep your chicken coop as large as possible.
Spread the food so he has to walk to reach it. Leave the chicken outside the coop for a few hours each day
Tips
- Learn the health of chickens before deciding to raise them.
- Watch the chickens every day. Sticky egg conditions can occur suddenly.
