Chick has swollen butt, & can't poop. Belly has extended greatly. Need help please?

[MysteryChicken]

Just noticed this today. Seems to be in pain.

 

[coach723]

Start with Post #11 here, for the sake of time:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/chick-cant-poop-swollen-abdomen.1378703/page-2

 

[MysteryChicken]

Start with Post #11 here, for the sake of time:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/chick-cant-poop-swollen-abdomen.1378703/page-2

Okay.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Okay.

That thread had a chick in the same situation, it will help greatly to read that.

 

[MysteryChicken]

That thread had a chick in the same situation, it will help greatly to read that.

I just looked at it. I'll try the stuff suggested.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Update, the chick died before I could treat it. It died this morning.

 

[coach723]

I'm very sorry.

 

[MysteryChicken]

I'm very sorry.

Thank you. It was a cutie.
I've got more due to hatch in 4 days though.

 

[coach723]

Best wishes for a good hatch and healthy chicks!

 

[MysteryChicken]

Best wishes for a good hatch and healthy chicks!

Thanks.

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