NatureHouse17
Chirping
Hello,
My one year old Polish chicken hasn't been feeling like herself for a week. She lacks appetite and stays isolated from the flock more than usual. She's quite happy to get out of the coop and wander around in the morning but lacks the energy she once had. Her crop is no longer full and eats very little. I think her abdomen is distended; it feels bloated. She's been laying eggs, so I would rule out egg bound.
How could I check better? I would say there's fluid inside (and I'm afraid it could be ascites) but, to be honest, I don't know how this chicken breed should have its abdomen. If any of you has Polish chickens, could you let me know how it should feel? They have a more elongated body, so I'm wondering if they don't have a different belly shape too.
I will take her temperature as well.
Could some Epsom drench help in any way to flush? Also, assuming that she's bloated, I'm tempted to give her some simeticone. Haven't found any information about using this drug in birds, though.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
My one year old Polish chicken hasn't been feeling like herself for a week. She lacks appetite and stays isolated from the flock more than usual. She's quite happy to get out of the coop and wander around in the morning but lacks the energy she once had. Her crop is no longer full and eats very little. I think her abdomen is distended; it feels bloated. She's been laying eggs, so I would rule out egg bound.
How could I check better? I would say there's fluid inside (and I'm afraid it could be ascites) but, to be honest, I don't know how this chicken breed should have its abdomen. If any of you has Polish chickens, could you let me know how it should feel? They have a more elongated body, so I'm wondering if they don't have a different belly shape too.
I will take her temperature as well.
Could some Epsom drench help in any way to flush? Also, assuming that she's bloated, I'm tempted to give her some simeticone. Haven't found any information about using this drug in birds, though.
Any advice would be much appreciated.