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    Several years ago you asked about ovarian cancer and watery bowel movements with dark green droppings. Did you ever figure it out? Asking because my 9 year old hen is having the same issues. Just trying to figure out how to move forward.
    Thanks,

    Leigh
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    CharlieBaby
    *I’ll add to say if you drain for ascites do it very slowly. It can cause a drop in blood pressure (the chicken gets used to a certain amount of fluid buildup even though it’s not good for the bird). Additionally, vets can prescribe Rx furosemide 20 mg (1/2 tab in morning, 1/2 tab at night) to prevent fluid build up from getting worse (and possibly get better). It’s a diuretic that’s also used for humans.
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    *Also, it’s a good idea to try feeding pellets or crumbles with water (“mush”) to help things move more easily through. If there’s a tumor, swelling, or fluid build up, the digestive system will be under stress. You can feed “mush” indefinitely. Also provide grit.
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    CharlieBaby
    Sorry so many comments, but if you’re anything like me, you like know all you can! I keep thinking of other details.

    I said my hen didn’t have a clear diagnosis, but that’s not entirely true. An ultrasound revealed what the vet called “egg like structures” and a year later what they guessed was a tumor. The tumor is much more recent. She seems happy, so we’ll care for her as long as we can! 💛
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