Chickenluv22
In the Brooder
Sorry I don’t know how to spell ascities but I’m talking about “water belly”.
One of my hens who is 6 years old has stopped roosting in the nest resently and seems to prefer to sit in the nesting box. Sometimes she does roost but it’s not common. Today she is squatting kind of and walks similar to a duck. I felt her belly and it feels swollen or full of water which is why I’m thinking water belly? Or maybe an infection? I just noticed her acting weird today. She eats drinks and acts normal otherwise but prefers not to walk. Also she was squatting and pooping small amounts at a time. What is wrong with her??? Thanks!
Also she’s not egg bound because it doesn’t feel like an egg and she hasn’t payed an egg in a while, I’m guessing because of her age (6)... she isn’t acting like she needs to lay an egg either.
One of my hens who is 6 years old has stopped roosting in the nest resently and seems to prefer to sit in the nesting box. Sometimes she does roost but it’s not common. Today she is squatting kind of and walks similar to a duck. I felt her belly and it feels swollen or full of water which is why I’m thinking water belly? Or maybe an infection? I just noticed her acting weird today. She eats drinks and acts normal otherwise but prefers not to walk. Also she was squatting and pooping small amounts at a time. What is wrong with her??? Thanks!
Also she’s not egg bound because it doesn’t feel like an egg and she hasn’t payed an egg in a while, I’m guessing because of her age (6)... she isn’t acting like she needs to lay an egg either.