Ok I know what blood spots are and why they happen, but I have a Cuckoo Maran who has them in every single egg!
I have a Cochin that has them pretty often in her eggs, too.
Both have been laying for about 6 -8 months, so they aren't brand new layers.
Is there something I can do to help this...
yes I definitely need bigger needles.
had some 18g but I'll have to run to the supply store.
someone suggested egg yolk peritonitis?
I just figured she's been a good little duck, if I can make her comfortable she deserves that much.
if not I'll do her a favor and euthanize.
yes I know the organ failure part, so i should just continue draining?
I only got 10ccs ...not nearly enough i feel, but I'm getting a larger syringe in the morning and draining it with that (leaving the needle in place and swapping out syringes so I don't stick her too much).
so much going on...
sorry this is a duck not a chicken, but I assume the basics are the same.
3year old Pekin started to gain weight and I noticed her not going off with the Flop as often about a week ago. Then I noticed how big her butt was getting.
Her poor belly has become huge in the last week, feels like a...