chicken constipation?

[zjz1999]

Yes! Yes! I compared her belly to other other chickens. Hers is swollen and feels hard. What does that mean?

 

[staceyj]

AHHHH! Acites perhaps.
Now we’re getting somewhere

 

[staceyj]

Spelling error due to autocorrect... Ascites.

 

[staceyj]

Swollen tummy can be related to reproductive issues such as @Wyorp Rock listed.

Go back and look at that list.
Egg yolk peritonitis , lash eggs, etc.

A vet who treats birds if available in your town, would be a good idea.

 

[zjz1999]

Her belly does not feel squishy. Can it still be Acites? I will call vets for appointment.

 

[aart]

Yes! Yes! I compared her belly to other other chickens. Hers is swollen and feels hard. What does that mean?

Squishy belly would be ascites(caused by organ malfunction/disease).
Hard belly could be some kind of tumor or EYP.
Which could be what was felt internally as @Wyorp Rock pointed out here:

From your description, she likely has an internal laying/reproductive disorder like EYP, cancer, tumors or Salpingitis. Tumors, eggs and lash eggs can sometimes be felt in the abdomen or upon internal examination.

Antibiotics might help...but not likely, sorry.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

She's 2.5 years old and was a healthy layer up to now

Yes! Yes! I compared her belly to other other chickens. Hers is swollen and feels hard. What does that mean?

If her abdomen is swollen, then likely she has a reproductive problem, but it's always best to seek vet care.

Will she eat/drink for you?

Hi @zjz1999,
I noticed you haven’t hit the like button on comments posted by @Wyorp Rock.

I'm not quite sure what this means ? There is no obligation for anyone to hit the like button on comments made in a thread.

 

[zjz1999]

If her abdomen is swollen, then likely she has a reproductive problem, but it's always best to seek vet care.

Will she eat/drink for you?



I'm not quite sure what this means ? There is no obligation for anyone to hit the like button on comments made in a thread.

I'm glad that she told me that. I'm new to this board and did not know about social media etiquette.

She's not eating or drinking on her own. I could not feel any thing when I stuck my finger into her vent. I will take her to a avian vet tonight.

 

[aart]

I'm not quite sure what this means ? There is no obligation for anyone to hit the like button on comments made in a thread.

I think it just meant that it appeared that OP had read the post but didn't answer the questions.

 

[staceyj]

If her abdomen is swollen, then likely she has a reproductive problem, but it's always best to seek vet care.

Will she eat/drink for you?



I'm not quite sure what this means ? There is no obligation for anyone to hit the like button on comments made in a thread.

Oh no! This does not “mean” anything!
I know that sometimes when I am reading a thread new posts come up while I am typing and I miss them and sometimes don’t see them until days later. I just wanted to make sure that she had noticed your comment because it was so full of good input and valuable information!