Signs: tail pumping, penguin stance, lethargy, abdominal distension. Initial treatment: warmth, hydration, calcium gluconate (50mg/kg SC), lubrication. Persistent dystocia requires DVM intervention (manual extraction or ovocentesis).
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A hen straining without passing an egg within 24-48 hours is a life-threatening emergency.
Signs: tail pumping, penguin stance, lethargy, abdominal distension. Initial treatment: warmth, hydration, calcium gluconate (50mg/kg SC), lubrication. Persistent dystocia requires DVM intervention (manual extraction or ovocentesis).