12chickenstoomany
In the Brooder
- Aug 2, 2025
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Hi, my chicken is a one and a half year old Barred Rock, she is seemingly healthy in every way. She has no abdominal swelling, no labored breathing or wheezing, no missing feathers, no egg laying problems, no lethargy, no crusty butt, healthy appetite, but she has a red belly that feels very warm to the touch, and it spreads and recedes. She's the only chicken that has it out of my flock of 12, and she's had it for months. We thought it was water belly at first and we mourned and cried. We gave her epsom salt baths, checked to see if she was broody, checked the coop for wet spots or mold, and got nothing. I have antibiotics in my fridge that I keep on hand just in case, but I'm reluctant to give them to her because I don't know what's wrong! Any ideas? Should I even be worried?
