Henergy Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Our beloved Megg has been looking off peak this last week. Her comb is blue tinged & flopped over. She is still looking lovely feather wise & hasn't lost weight. But most worryingly is her hard swollen abdomen. She cannot walk as she topples & has to put her wings out to steady herself. As she is a good age, I'm sure the vet will advise being PTS & we obviously don't want her in pain, but how do we tell ? Or are the symptoms something that could be treated ? She's been a lovely girl, has never been an escapee, she's gentle & was a fabulous layer. We just want to do what's right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 I'm afraid it does sound like peritonitis. But either way it sounds like she needs to go to the vet. Sorry to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Sadly as you say her abdomen is full and her comb is blue it sounds like it is her time. It may be that she has lost weight but the extra fluid is making up her size. Chickens don't have a diaphragm so the fluid will be pushing on her lungs and heart so it sounds like PTS will be advised; if I was closer I'd offer to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 If it makes you feel any better, I have gone down the route of having the abdomen drained and antibiotics and with another hen I had the implant fitted (£130.00!) Neither worked and I wouldn't go down that road again. I have recently lost a girl to EP so I do sympathise but in my humble opinion it fighting a losing battle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henergy Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 Just realised I didn't update. Thanks for the replies. The vet agreed that was egg peritonitis & she was PTS. Bless her - she will be much missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 I'm sorry to hear that but thank you for the update and well done for doing the right thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Sorry to hear it, you did the right thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie Chick Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 That's a sad update, I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
