katieD Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 hi all got my new silkies a few weeks ago- just been handling the bigger silkiehen (told shes about 5 1/2 months) and she has a large (baggy) swelling under her vent between her legs? not sure if she has always had this as been trying to tame them slowly- using treats so not handled her really. its a good couple of inches and soft. shes not laying yet any advice greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I wonder if it could be a fluid build up. Perotonitis?? Hope she's OK but could be worth a trip to the vets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I thought the same. It does sound a little odd in a hen so young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 It sounds like something my white silkie has ( she has since been rehomed). As far as I know she has never laid, & this never bothered her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieD Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 might see how she goes over the next few days- typical im away this weekend, always the case she seems her normal self, eating drinking etc- its not so big that she is struggling to walk. any more ideas greatly recieved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 There's a little video here of my silkie and her tum http://juleslife.vox.com/ and this is what I posted earlier in the year viewtopic.php?f=11&t=42421&hilit=silkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieD Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 hi thanks everyone- rang the vet friday and they advised that if she is eating/drinking hen to just monitor her and see if anything changes- they are a really good reccommended poultry vet so im hoping that this means i shouldnt worry i also spoke to a lady at the domestic wildlife trust as we just happened to be passing while away and she said before i could even finish- dont worry some just get things like that. problem is im still worrying- dont know whether to pop her along to see a vet on monday or whether i would be wasting my money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
