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    Laying hens with "water belly" or "ascites"?

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    Laying hens with "water belly" or "ascites"?

    Speckled hen has it spot on. I am afraid that there is no cure. There is also no association to internal or external temp, or bumblefoot. Just a case of ascides from one of the above mentioned ailments. ( Thanks Speckled hen). Airlight..if you still want to make her more comfortable and have...
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    Laying hens with "water belly" or "ascites"?

    I had to put my little hen down yesterday. I did a necropsy. The mass that I felt turned out to be her gizzard. She was so emaciated that it was that prevalent. Her liver was VERY enlarged and her gizzard and intestinal tract were very bright yellow. She already had filled back up with about 200...
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    Comment by 'critterfixer' in article 'Pickin' the Right Frickin' Chicken: Guide to Picking Backyard Chicken Breeds'

    greasydog26 thank you for the article. It is appreciated. You can never please everybody. and I for one appreciate the effort that went into it.
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    Egg yolk peritonitis treatment

    thank you!
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    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    I am interested in the breed for its beautiful eggs. I used to show chickens on a very amature county fair level and enjoyed it greatly. I have just discovered this breed through a long distance friend and have some questions. 1) do they all lay the dark eggs, or do they have to be...
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    Egg yolk peritonitis treatment

    Hello, I am new to the "flock". I love this forum. I found you all while researching and positively diagnosing an issue with my little hen. I want to thank you all for that and now need advice on how far to continue. My girl has been DE wormed, placed on a round of electrolytes, I have...
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    hope I am posting in the right place!

    Thank you! I am looking forward to some wonderful discussions!
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    hope I am posting in the right place!

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I have had chickens now for almost 10 years. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? I have 14 chickens at the moment (3) What breeds do you have? I have a mix. Started with Feather legged frizzle bantams for show, but...
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    Laying hens with "water belly" or "ascites"?

    HI! I have been doing loads of research in this area, as I have an egg layer with Ascites. After de worming, a round of electrolytes and antibiotics, I finally gave in and belly tapped her. I got 420 cc of fluid from her the first time, and 200 a couple of days later. The last tap confirmed my...
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