cooker Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I have a chicken with a swollen abdomen, she does seem to be ok in herself, slightly withdrawn perhaps, but eating/drinking/running to me still. I haven't noticed her poo lately but can't see any odd droppings in the run. I can't tell if shes laid lately, I have some old hens that don't lay that often so it's normal not to have full house each day. Ive just noticed this eve that she has some lice and I've treated her for that this eve. could the swollen abdomen be a stuck egg? Almost don't want to know because she's lush and I've had her about 2 yrs since was a baby, don't want her to die! Haven't wormed them for a few months, new supply of flubenet arrived in the post today so will worm them tomorrow. Thanks! Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Sounds like peritonitis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Sounds like peritonitis. It does. Worm them all anyway and treat her for lice. Does her abdomen feel like a distended balloon full of water? When she sits down does she open her beak, pant, or does her comb go a bit blue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
