Help! Chicken with swollen butt?

[Chiccenlover]

went to check on my buff hen a few minutes ago, and I found her just standing, and she has a very enlarged behind. I don’t think it’s egg bound, because I think it’s too big. Almost like it’s filled with liquid like a giant pimple. But it is somewhat stiff. What should I do? She’s not going out, or really doing anything. Just noticed it today.

 

[SkyAJK]

went to check on my buff hen a few minutes ago, and I found her just standing, and she has a very enlarged behind. I don’t think it’s egg bound, because I think it’s too big. Almost like it’s filled with liquid like a giant pimple. But it is somewhat stiff. What should I do? She’s not going out, or really doing anything. Just noticed it today.

Please post a photo of her bum bum, it helps with identifying the issue.

 

[Eggcessive]

Are you saying her whole lower belly under her vent is swollen and tight or hard? Please post a clear picture. Is she pooping? How long ago was her last egg? She might have water belly, but pictures may help us.

 

[Chiccenlover]

Are you saying her whole lower belly under her vent is swollen and tight or hard? Please post a clear picture. Is she pooping? How long ago was her last egg? She might have water belly, but pictures may help us.

No, her backend (her bum) is swollen I guess. Can’t take photos right now, if she’s okay in the morning I will it’s night right now. Yeah her butt (vent) and around is is swollen and tight. She is pooping, very watery though. I believe she has water belly too, I’ve had a chicken a few years ago that had the same symptoms but I forgot what happened or what I did for her. Thank you for your reply!

 

[Eggcessive]

Look for any yellow urates (the normally white cap) in her droppings. Post pictures. Is her crop emptying by early morning, or does she still have food in it? I usually don’t drain my hens who have water belly, but it can help temporarily if they are having labored breathing.