Hey BYC,
I’m absolutely devastated… my Golden Comet has water belly.
She’s 5, which I know is old for a Comet. But I’m still so upset. She’s the last of my original 4 Comets, and I love her.
When I went to drain her, I couldn’t pull more than a couple drops. I tried twice in slightly different locations. (I wasn’t going to put her through more sticks after that.) Light yellow fluid is now dripping from the punctures onto a puppy pad. It’s exactly the same fluid I’ve seen before. No blood.
Is there something different that I should try later on? What is causing this? I’m at a complete loss as to why I can’t drain it. It’s the same box of 18G x 3/4” needles, same technique, same fluid, same everything.
She is otherwise perfectly normal. She’s eating, drinking, and keeping up with the flock. Poop is normal. Comb and wattles look healthy.
I’m leaving her alone for now. I guess I’ve accomplished the goal of getting fluid out of her body, even if it’s slow. There’s still a lot in there.
I’m absolutely devastated… my Golden Comet has water belly.
She’s 5, which I know is old for a Comet. But I’m still so upset. She’s the last of my original 4 Comets, and I love her.
When I went to drain her, I couldn’t pull more than a couple drops. I tried twice in slightly different locations. (I wasn’t going to put her through more sticks after that.) Light yellow fluid is now dripping from the punctures onto a puppy pad. It’s exactly the same fluid I’ve seen before. No blood.
Is there something different that I should try later on? What is causing this? I’m at a complete loss as to why I can’t drain it. It’s the same box of 18G x 3/4” needles, same technique, same fluid, same everything.
She is otherwise perfectly normal. She’s eating, drinking, and keeping up with the flock. Poop is normal. Comb and wattles look healthy.
I’m leaving her alone for now. I guess I’ve accomplished the goal of getting fluid out of her body, even if it’s slow. There’s still a lot in there.
