mrs chook Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I went up to see the chooks this morning and have noticed one has a droopy back end - she almost looks like a running duck I have picked her up and cannot see an egg stuck at all - she hasn't laid for probably a year or so, but otherwise has always been perfectly healthy and top girl. She is eating ok and apart from looking like she is straining to create something seems vocal, perky and as per usual. Under her vent feels a bit fluidy to me. I have been poorly myself for a week, so haven't been up to them myself until today. Anyone with experience of this? Not sure whether to worm her or if it's something more serious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 It doesn't sound like a worm issue. If she feels a bit fluid filled she may well have peritonitis (or a tumour) - it is best to get her checked out by a vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs chook Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 Thanks for advice - took her to vets and it was egg peritonitis. As I said she hasn't laid an egg for well over a year. She has been put to sleep as the vet thought it was a long shot - poor lil cassie Glad to know that she is out of any pain or misery now though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Sorry to hear that well done for getting prompt attention for her as they can go downhill quite quickly with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs chook Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 Sorry to hear that well done for getting prompt attention for her as they can go downhill quite quickly with it. yeah she did thanks again - much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Sorry to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
