MarlaMac
Songster
I started this thread, but I don't know where it went, so I apologize if this is duplicated.
I have a hen who I believe has water belly. We found this during our monthly chicken checkups. She is definitely squishy in her abdomen area and she is a little red in that area too. She d6-oesn't waddle when she walks. She eats, drinks and forages with the flock. Her comb and wattles are nice and red; she is not really waddling. I don't know if she is currently laying, but she does visit the lay boxes on a regular basis. We have 14 layers and are getting between 6 and 9 eggs a day. All Black Australorps, so no telling who is actually laying.
We have a 1/2 inch 20 gauge needle with a 60 cc syringe and have watched a few videos on how to draw fluid off a chicken.
My question is should I draw fluid at this point or simply wait and see if the condition worsens?
Thank you for your time and advice.
I have a hen who I believe has water belly. We found this during our monthly chicken checkups. She is definitely squishy in her abdomen area and she is a little red in that area too. She d6-oesn't waddle when she walks. She eats, drinks and forages with the flock. Her comb and wattles are nice and red; she is not really waddling. I don't know if she is currently laying, but she does visit the lay boxes on a regular basis. We have 14 layers and are getting between 6 and 9 eggs a day. All Black Australorps, so no telling who is actually laying.
We have a 1/2 inch 20 gauge needle with a 60 cc syringe and have watched a few videos on how to draw fluid off a chicken.
My question is should I draw fluid at this point or simply wait and see if the condition worsens?
Thank you for your time and advice.