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Egg near vent

BiLL1024

BiLL1024

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Hello, I could use some advice.
My snow laid 12 eggs last Friday. One egg, is one to two inches from the vent, and there are 7 more behind it a few inches back. Going on a week now.
This is her first time (mine too). She is over 42 inches and was plump not sure exactly how much, but she was good size.
I did probe around the egg. It is free and clear, the probe went all around it fine.
I tried to gently push it too but no go. It is a good size egg.
I think it is time to aspirate it or will be soon.. I have an 18 gauge x 20ml.
In Kathy Love’s manual it say’s insert needle between stretched out scales.
Is this belly scales? Or on the side, it’s not clear on that. I don’t want to assume anything.
7 days now. How much more time should I give it?
I have been giving her exercise and warm baths. Also left her alone a couple days.
I hate to lose her she is my first corn.
Thanks.
Bill
 
If it still hasn't passed and you're considering aspirating, you might want to think about contacting Kathy Love directly. She is very willing to help. Or talk to your vet. Maybe they could advise you, too. Good luck.
 
If the lubricated probe can go all the way around it and you are sure the probe is touching the egg (not the mucus membranes), either because you can see the egg, or can tell by touch, then you should be able to guide it out. Just be sure to leave the probe in place while you are guiding it out, to avoid pushing it out while it is still encased in tissue, and so avoid prolapse. If needed, you can grasp it with a tweezer or forceps. An assistant holding the snake would be a great help. Give me a call if you need to discuss it.

Good luck!
 
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