Ascites?

[MGG]

Her crop was full and squishy this morning. She's acting pretty bad today

 

[Eggcessive]

That sounds like her crop is not working or is sluggish. Does her breathe smell sour or bad? I would offer a lot of water, some scrambled soft egg, and mushy chick feed with water, but no whole grains, corn or scratch.

 

[MGG]

I'll go check. Thanks

 

[Eggcessive]

Here is some reading about crop disorders:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

 

[MGG]

Thank you! I'll read that

 

[Chopper112]

I don’t see the pictures. To drain a hen with ascites, you must disinfect the skin with betadine, chlorhexidene, or alcohol. Ascites fluid is yellow to dark amber. If it is clear and colorless, that is something different. Then use an 18 gauge needle or larger 16 if possible. Here are 2 videos by the same person draining their hen:

Hello, I just watched your video. Ty for sharing. My chickens abdomen is hard, but swollen. I noticed have noticed prior that she had been eating more then usual also. Could it be some type of worms or does that sound like the symptoms? Thank you!