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    Pressure Sore or Gout in L.O. Hen?

    Contact dermatitis, really? I never would have considered that, but it does look about right, despite the coloring (which is probably because of dirt and such). I'm on a break from classes right now, so I have time to tend to her during the day. I think I'll start soaking her foot right away, it...
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    Pressure Sore or Gout in L.O. Hen?

    Hey, all! I've got a 3 year old, six pound Lavender Orpington hen that I noticed has a new foot problem today. I did my best to get good pictures, but the angle and lighting left much to be desired. This is on her right foot; I also included a picture of her left foot as reference, but now I'm...
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    Possible ascites in B.O. hen?

    If it was a stuck egg, I'm pretty sure she'd be dead - she's been like this for quite a while now (probably months), it just really hit me how bad it was yesterday. I assumed fatty growth or tumor is most likely. It would explain her continued lack of laying. If that's the case, there's not...
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    Possible ascites in B.O. hen?

    Oh, I totally missed that ascites has a soft, watery feel! What a silly thing to look over. While I'm relieved it's least likely that, do you have any other idea of what the cause might be? A vet is unfortunately not in the cards right now.
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    Possible ascites in B.O. hen?

    Hello! I've recently noticed my 4 year old Buff Orpington hen has quite a distended abdomen. I've attached pictures. Ascites is a possibility, but I'm unsure. She has no other symptoms of ascites. She's been a bit more lethargic than the rest of her flock, but she's always been a sleepier bird...
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