I have a 3 week old bantam chick with noticable water in its abdomen.it is around the top of the leg area. It is soft to the touch and doesn't seem to bother it. This chick had a pasty butt for several days after hatch and I cleaned it constantly. It stays clean so I don't think that is related...
The joys of free ranging chickens! I am glad I am not alone. You just aren't living unless you have to tell your visitors to watch where they walk on the sidewalks and porch. Life is good!! :)
Hey ya'll,
I have used this site for information for a long time but just joined. Love the website. We have a variety of chickens. Buff Brahma, Mille Fleur, leghorn, blue maran, seabrights, frizzle, Americana, Delaware, guineas, polish and mixed breeds. We love them all. So entertaining! We...