HI
I have a hen who is very swollen in the rear. We drained a little fluid out of her (not much at all 25ml - and it was completely clear yellow) thinking it was ascites. She was 100% OK 2 weeks ago but has gone downhill quite suddenly.
I have separated her, taken her to the vet, who has checked her vent for eggs (all clear and she hasn't laid for 7 or 8 months) and her bowel for blocked poop. He only saw urates coming out when he did that too. So he has put her on antibiotics. She is just over 4 years, a red sexlink.
However, what I have noticed is that, despite her eating, she is still passing just white watery poop - urates. No hard lumps and nothing that isn't white.
I am beginning to think she is very blocked and I don't know what to do to free her up. She is getting weaker and although she will eat something special (grape, lettuce etc), she is losing interest daily.
Also, I noticed that when I put layers pellets and grit in the cage, she went for the grit immediately. Her crop is not blocked or sour. It is clearing daily and I can see no issue. It's further down the digestive system. Considering she has eaten grit as well as other food, there is none coming out.
I bathed her in warm Epsom Salts yesterday for about 15 mins but to no avail.
Any suggestions appreciated
I have a hen who is very swollen in the rear. We drained a little fluid out of her (not much at all 25ml - and it was completely clear yellow) thinking it was ascites. She was 100% OK 2 weeks ago but has gone downhill quite suddenly.
I have separated her, taken her to the vet, who has checked her vent for eggs (all clear and she hasn't laid for 7 or 8 months) and her bowel for blocked poop. He only saw urates coming out when he did that too. So he has put her on antibiotics. She is just over 4 years, a red sexlink.
However, what I have noticed is that, despite her eating, she is still passing just white watery poop - urates. No hard lumps and nothing that isn't white.
I am beginning to think she is very blocked and I don't know what to do to free her up. She is getting weaker and although she will eat something special (grape, lettuce etc), she is losing interest daily.
Also, I noticed that when I put layers pellets and grit in the cage, she went for the grit immediately. Her crop is not blocked or sour. It is clearing daily and I can see no issue. It's further down the digestive system. Considering she has eaten grit as well as other food, there is none coming out.
I bathed her in warm Epsom Salts yesterday for about 15 mins but to no avail.
Any suggestions appreciated
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