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[moochoo]

My original gingernut ranger has developed peritonitis and looks like she's swallowed a watermelon. She's getting about ok, albeit with a waddle.She's lively. She's eating, drinking and dustbathing as usual.

My vet said he'd rather not drain her abdomen as the risks outweight the benefits because she could get an infection and chances are high of the abdomen just refilling with fluid anyway.

She doesn't mind being handled and still does her little crouches for me.

The question is should I just leave her be until she looks unwell? Will she be in pain?

Realistically I thought I'd let her just be and if she became really ill, I'd humanely dispatch her.

Does anyone have any pearls of wisdom from your own experiences?

[The Dogmother]

Sorry to hear that Sarah. As the abdomen fills up with fluid, it will press on her internal organs, making it hard for her to breathe - you will see her panting when she sits down.

 

Unfortunately, peritonitis is a one-way street and even if they are drained, they will still die. If she's OK as she is for now, then leave her to it but keep a very close eye on her. Some 'fill up' quicker than others.

 

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[moochoo]

Thanks hon, I'll definitely keep an eye on her. She's obviously uncomfortable as she's choosing to sleep in the nest box which she never has before.

I think I'll let her enjoy whatever time she has left and then euthanise when she starts to look distressed.

[kerryegg]

My first pepperpot developed sterile peritonitis aged nearly 3. Although eating and drinking and friendly for the first time ever, I decided there wasn't going to be a good outcome. She was obviously uncomfortable so I made the sad decision before she got distressed. Thinking of you at this difficult time.

[moochoo]

Thanks Kerry.

[Egluntyne]

I've had a few girls go this way, all ginger hens, interestingly. I have had a couple of them to the vets for drainage and whilst it does relieve the symptoms for a week or two, it always comes back.

 

I now leave them to it, and take the decision to cull them when they become breathless and start to go purple when they sit down.

[laurmurf]

hi moochoo - I've got one of these too but it's my 'silver sussex' hybrid. She's had it for over a year now and seems fine with it. I'm intending to follow Egluntyne's example and let her carry on until she looks as if it's distressing her. Good luck with it and i hope she waddles on for a long time to come yet!

[moochoo]

Thanks for the advice. I guess it was only time before her egg making tackle had problems. Like most ginger chooks she was a superb layer of big eggs.

She's my favourite girl, so friendly and cuddly. It's really frustrating that I can't do very much to help. She'll get extra treats though now I don't have to worry about her egg production.

[brambles]

I think my pepperpot is developing peritonitis. She has had difficulty getting down the cube ladder. She feels a little 'spongy' underneath and I notice when she's perching on a branch her breathing is very obvious. She's happy at the moment, pootling around with the others, dustbathing, eating and drinking. I'll keep a careful eye on her and take her to the vet when the time is right.

[chickiepiggies]

my chicken Baby has this a few weeks back, as soon as she stopped eating and couldn't be her chickeny self we said goodbye.

so sorry to hear your girl has this