- May 7, 2009
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I am a new Chicken Mama who discovered last night that my smallest of 6 chicks has a very swollen belly and a hard time walking (waddling because her belly is so enlarged).
The belly is not hard, and I don't see any signs of crusted poop around her vent. She was eager to let me rub her belly and fell asleep while I was massaging her.
She is still drinking water, but I haven't seen her eat. She seems to be cold, as she kept huddling with the others (or maybe she just wants comfort). The coop is plenty warm, but I did move the light down a bit lower for her.
What should I do / watch for?
The belly is not hard, and I don't see any signs of crusted poop around her vent. She was eager to let me rub her belly and fell asleep while I was massaging her.
She is still drinking water, but I haven't seen her eat. She seems to be cold, as she kept huddling with the others (or maybe she just wants comfort). The coop is plenty warm, but I did move the light down a bit lower for her.
What should I do / watch for?