2 yr old speckled sussex hens not laying for months

Sorry you lost her.

ascites is a symptom of late stage ovarian cancer
Yes, and several other maladies. Once the belly fills with fluid it's pretty much the end of the line.

Perhaps this breed is more susceptible than others?
Ehh, I don't think so...any breed can have 'bad innards'. High production hybrids are actually the most susceptible to reproductive tracts diseases/malformations. Diet and overall health(many factors) has more to do with it...or just plain bad luck.
 

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