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The hen that I drained last week began to get picked on by the rooster. It was like he knew she was dying and was trying to kill her. We have a large non-predator proof free range area surrounded by plastic deer fencing. I saw the sickly hen run right under the fencing while being chased by...

3 hours later and she's still leaking like crazy! She doesn't look happy either. Are you going to continue to drain Bitsy when she fills back up?

Done. Got about 80cc's of yellow fluid out of her belly. That was about as much fun as I've had for a while! Hope she feels better! At least I know I did something other than watch her die.

My husband was able to get the needle and syringe at tractor supply. I have hibaclens I will give her a bath and clean her up before draining her. This is my first surgical procedure since owning chickens. :/ Wish me luck!

Where do you buy the needle and syringe? A pharmacy or pet supply store? Do you drain them while they're on their back or do you turn them over after inserting the needle? How long does it normally take to drain? Thanks