She cannot walk at all. After extensive research, I believe that you are right. I'm going to pick up an 18 gauge needle and 60cc syringe this morning to empty her out. Thank you for your response
This morning I went to Tractor Supply and purchased 60cc syringe and 18 gauge needle. Extracted 12 Oz. of fluid. She is inside in a large dog crate with a/c. She is still dripping fluid, but she is standing up eating and drinking. I'll check her belly tomorrow to see if she needs emptying again. What a learning experience. Thank you. I got her from a friend who takes in chickens. We have no idea how old she is. Thank you again
What color was the fluid? She will be dripping for a bit. She should be feeling much better. If you did not know there is no cure for ascites, also ascites is usually a symptom of something else going such as cancer or a reproductive disorder. The fluid will build up and you will have to drain her again. I had a hen pass from ascites a couple days ago, I didn't drain her though.
Aww. I'm so sorry to hear about your hen passing. The fluid was a light yellow. I guess I will be drawing fluid for a while. She just sleeps alot. Thank you for all your knowledge
I really wasn't expecting her to pass that day. She was a Leghorn from TSC and was 5 years old, that's pretty good for her breed, age, and where I got her from! Her sister died almost a year ago with ascites, I kept her alive for awhile and never drained her!
