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  1. TwinsLoveChicks

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

    If she is acting better and you don't mind keeping her despite less egg productivity, then I personally wouldn't put her down. A couple of months ago, my 4 year old RIR had Ascites as well. I actually never drained her and just in the last week or so it appears to have gone away completely. She...
  2. TwinsLoveChicks

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

    Yes, but not a seriously alarming amount or anything. At the most she's lost one pound if not less. She ate more this evening as well, but I'm monitoring her closely for any sudden change. I'll let everyone know if anything happens. Also, I still haven't gotten the chance to get a needle and...
  3. TwinsLoveChicks

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

    By the way, except for her belly feeling like it's full of fluid, green liquidy poop, and not much interest in food, she's been acting perfectly normal. Not sure what that signifies.
  4. TwinsLoveChicks

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

    Is there any way that someone could post a video to show precisely how to drain her? I'm kinda nervous that I might accidentally hurt her. Thank you!
  5. TwinsLoveChicks

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

    Thank you! I read on this link that I shouldn't turn her over. Will it hurt her if I do? Will you post pictures? That would help me a lot! I'll try to post some updated pictures as well. She was also eating last night and yesterday morning. Here is the link...
  6. TwinsLoveChicks

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

    Hi! Thanks for answering. As for laying, she is about four yrs old and she hasn't laid in a while, but I think that she is just taking a break as her sister is still laying. Up till about six hours ago she was eating, but her hunger quickly declined. She is still drinking, however. and other...
  7. TwinsLoveChicks

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

    Does anyone think that my hen has a mild-ish case of this? It feels like a thick water balloon that's been stretched tight with water. Here are some pics. She also keeps tapping her feet. Any ideas? Thanks!
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