Reproductive problems hit breeders where it hurts most, right in the breeding hen. There is nothing more frustrating than losing a good bird when it's breeding. The following article describes some of the more common problems and some things you can do to help. Many of the complications of egg binding can lead to the death of the bird.
Treatment involves first and foremost stabilising the patient.
Make no attempts at delivering the egg until the bird is stable. Cropping the bird with oral calcium, vitamin D and energy supplements can be useful. Wait at least 20 minutes for the bird to pass her egg on her own before intervening. If the hen stays stable but does not pass the egg then a short attempt at gentle manipulation of the egg can be attempted. Don't press directly down onto the egg.