HELP NEEDED: Young chicken has swollen abdomen! Ruptured air sack(s) likely!

[MelissaRose]

If I have to, I'll need some guidance.

 

[MelissaRose]

So next big question; do you know where the fox got in and can your hubby (if you have one) or someone else come work on the weak spot?

No I don't know. Theres no sign of a fight either. No feathers anywhere. Thats why I wonder if it was a fox

I was gone from six to ten last night, so it probably happened then, or before they went into the coop.

 

[MelissaRose]

What should I do for him?

 

[MelissaRose]

Is it going to get more and more swollen?

Can it kill him?

 

[MelissaRose]

@chickens really @casportpony

 

[casportpony]

Is it going to get more and more swollen?

Can it kill him?

A ruptured air sac will not kill them.

 

[casportpony]

Is the air putting a lot of pressure on his organs?

No, the air is on the outside of his body.

If I'm going to puncture the air bubble, I w

Do you have sterile needles?

 

[MelissaRose]

No, the air is on the outside of his body.

Do you have sterile needles?

I think so.

 

[casportpony]

I think so.

Is he walking okay? Eating okay?

 

[MelissaRose]

Is he walking okay? Eating okay?

I have not seen him eat. Yes, he can walk.