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    Don't know if it is sour crop vs eggbound

    Thank you for your kind response and information. I went out not knowing what to expect today, and saw a very soft eggshell shed. She is happily walking around, scratching with the girls and EATING!!! So, we keep learning and this is my best source! thanks!
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    Don't know if it is sour crop vs eggbound

    I have a 18 month hen who has not eaten, crop is soft and 'full', poop really loose, and somewhat lethargic. Administered Nutri-Drench. So, I expected her to be gone, but she's here this morning 7/18/25. I had experience with water belly and took a 16g needle to her. Egg yolk came dripping...
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    Ascites in a 7 month pullet

    thanks again!!!!
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    Ascites in a 7 month pullet

    Hello there! I have an update: since deworming and back with flock (a little awkward reintroduction but interesting to me, stares and such!) she has done well. I keep feeling for water belly, but she is fine so far, emptying crop etc. I will continue to check of course, repeat aspiration if...
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    Mystery illness, few symptoms

    These chickens sure keep us learning. Don't know if I was lucky or ignorant, but my very first flock had no problems!!!! It is sad to put down a hen! I have to bury mine, can't eat them since they all have names and cute personalities. I guess if I had grown up on a farm.......
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    Sorry for the poop photo...need help :(

    https://happymorningfarm.com/chicken-health-101/chicken-poop-101/
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    Mystery illness, few symptoms

    is the open beak breathing forced like her head moves forward to breathe? Any info on that green poop? If she free ranges its probably her eating the tips of grass etc. I'm dealing with a young pullet with ascites, very sad because from what I have been reading, she will not live a long life...
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    Ascites in a 7 month pullet

    Thanks Wyorp Rock, I only saw the worms after I had separated her from the flock. They appear only one at a time, to date only have seen three. I am using paper towels so I can monitor her feces. Mostly they are well formed with urates, but then the loose brown smelly stuff. I used...
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    Ascites in a 7 month pullet

    I did the fluid extraction and it amounted to about 75mm measurable. She closed her eyes in relief! This first time, she immediately went for food, as she had room for it. I will do it again in two days if necessary. As I stated, she is in an airline transport crate, and there were worms on...
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    Ascites in a 7 month pullet

    I am 99% sure my 7 month pullet has ascites. Many forum posts and articles from BYC has helped me. Can't believe in such a young hen! I thought it was the heat, she lays on the roosting posts or the ground. As of 2 months ago, she has free ranged with the others and I didn't think anything...
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    Another sick chicken 1 year old hen with hard mass in abdomen

    I applaud you for taking her to the vet. and for the decision to cull so she is not suffering. I'm dealing with a hen that is in a similar situation. But my budget goes to my three dogs. She's active, not as lethargic as she was three weeks ago. So, nature is nature!
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    What is this growth?

    Here is a late response, sorry, to your questions. Her growth is larger, she's getting around, her crop is not full, ever, and she has lost a lot of weight but continues to walk around with the others while free ranging. No enlargements in lower belly or vent. Conundrum....
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    What is this growth?

    thanks for your response, I'll get back to you tomorrow, Thursday am with those answers
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    What is this growth?

    Sorry if the pictures are not that clear, my Android. Tried to crop for a closer look. Anyway, she has stopped laying eggs for about three weeks now, was very lethargic when we got our first heat wave about two weeks ago, had not eaten for a few days, evidence from her same roosting position...
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    Three more, unknown breed and gender

    For a learning experience, may I ask what were the indicators that helped you make that decision? thanks in advance, Deb
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