I had a 1 1/2 year old Speckled Sussex who had ascites/waterbelly a month ago. She was drained twice and she lost a LOT of water the last time. I started her on a round of enroflaxin and gave her lots of extra feed/protein. She was doing so well up until this morning (merged back in the flock...
I came home yesterday and Jean was laying on her side in the coop by the nests. Her abdomen was swollen and distended and very hard. I took her in for first a soak and then decided to drain the fluid, since she was breathing so hard. I thought it might be putting pressure on her heart and lungs...
She is no better and maybe a little worse. I have been torpedo feeding her to make sure she eats something. Dribbling just water into her beak. I use the special feed with poultry cell and egg yolk. Not sure if I have any other options. I have contacted the breeder to see if there is any problem...