i have a hen who is probably about 2 years and noticed she has swelling in her lower abdomen. I initially thought egg bound but that doesn't seem to be the case. I thought maybe peritonitis. Tried to drain area and got about 20cc of a dark brown fluid lower right quadrant. Tried the left quadrant but wasn't able to Withdraw fluid. I stopped after it seemed it was stressing her too much. I have a call into my vet but probably won't hear back until tomorrow. Want to see if anyone else has had this happen or any suggestions. I attached some pictures too.
I hate to say this, and I hope I'm wrong. I was always told a chicken with fluid in the abdomen is caused by cancer.
x2 ascites which is usually caused by heart problems. Doesn't look good for her. Sorry. http://articles.extension.org/pages/67051/causes-of-ascites-in-poultry LofMc
I have had a few of my hens recently pass/made the decision to PTS from huge abdomen swelling. We drained a few and the liquid was lighter than yours and yolk came out too. Good luck with your lady - let us know what the vet thinks.
I agree with the others, could be cancer or Ascites. Usually the fluid I have seen from Ascites is yellow, but I suppose it could be another color. Whatever the cause - cancer, Ascites, etc., they have similar symptoms. Draining the fluid can give relief for a period time. I'm sorry but it doesn't look good. Love her up and do the best you can to make her comfortable
Hi There! My girl had this condition and eventually passed in January We drained the fluid periodically for about 5 months and she was comfortable and happy. But the last time the fluid was drained, she had a really hard time and did not recover. She had some type of tumor the vet could feel which cause her ascites. So sorry I don't have a better experience to share
