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Thanks for the update, I'm glad to hear she is still going.

I'm glad to hear that Red Chooky is home and receiving care. For weight gain, you would want her to gain slow, but steady. You can offer her a higher protein feed like chick starter or an all flock type feed (18-20%protein). Alternatively, you can egg, tuna, meat in addition to her normal...

:fl I hope all goes well. Please keep us posted.

I'm very sorry to hear about Charcoal Chooky:hugs I'm glad the vet was able to at least able to give you a diagnosis of Peritonitis. At 8-9yrs old she lived a good long life and felt love your love and comfort in her final days. I hope Red Chooky continues to get along well. Something else...

Do the best you can - see that she drinks/eats and her crop is emptying. Monitor her weight, if she starts losing weight or begins to struggle breathing, then it may be time to let her go, but only you can determine when it's time. I'm sorry the vet discussions weren't positive.

I'm glad you will be able to consult the vet for some further help. Giving her a wash up is a good idea. If her vent is raw or irritated from poop, you can apply some ointment to help sooth and heal after you have given her a soak. Just depends on what you have available. A+D ointment...

Hi @Chooky Chick :frow Welcome To BYC I'm sorry to hear about your hens. I do agree that checking to make sure their crops are emptying overnight is a good idea. I just want to clarify - you are mentioning the abdomen for both is swollen and doughy - you are referring to their rear end and...