Help!

[LaFleche]

No she’s not squishy at all! Yeah i wasn’t for sure if she was a RIR or a comet.

Ok, so no water belly (ascites).

She looks just like a comet.

 

[LaFleche]

She was actually give to me about a year ago.
I have not dewormed because I was led to believe that was not needed but I’m totally open to doing it. Would it be to late to start deworming with her in this condition in case that is the issue?

I don't think it would do any harm, but it could help in case it is worms causing her condition.

Is she still drinking on her own? If not, she might be dehydrated.

 

[alyhughes8]

Sadly, production hybrids are prone to Salpingitis or other problems related to their reproductive system. She might be suffering from salpingitis or ascites (symptom for heart or liver failure etc.) How does her abdomen feel? Is it bloated, and if so, does it feel hard to the touch or rather wobbly like a water filled ballon?

Her abdomen area

Sadly, production hybrids are prone to Salpingitis or other problems related to their reproductive system. She might be suffering from salpingitis or ascites (symptom for heart or liver failure etc.) How does her abdomen feel? Is it bloated, and if so, does it feel hard to the touch or rather wobbly like a water filled ballon?

so if I am thinking of the right area of where the abdomen is (on her underside close to vent) it is wobbly. Sorry I am no chicken expert

 

[alyhughes8]

I don't think it would do any harm, but it could help in case it is worms causing her condition.

Ok I’m going to run to TSC tonight and grab some. Is there a brand you recommend?

 

[LaFleche]

Ok I’m going to run to TSC tonight and grab some. Is there a brand you recommend?

I am not in the U.S, so what I use (Flubenole 5%) is hard to get where you live.

Safeguard or similar should be available at your TSC.

 

[alyhughes8]

I don't think it would do any harm, but it could help in case it is worms causing her condition.

Is she still drinking on her own? If not, she might be dehydrated.

Ok I’m going to run to TSC tonight and grab some. Is there a brand you recommend?

I seen Diatomaceous Red Lake Earth when I looked up online

 

[alyhughes8]

I am not in the U.S, so what I use (Flubenole 5%) is hard to get where you live.

Safeguard or similar should be available at your TSC.

Ok thank you

 

[alyhughes8]

Ok thank you

How will I get her to eat it since she really isn’t eating or drinking right now?

 

[LaFleche]

How will I get her to eat it since she really isn’t eating or drinking right now?

@Eggcessive has the right dosage information: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/is-this-a-cecal-or-roundworm-w-pics.1586946/post-26967865

And here is how to administer safely: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/safely-administering-oral-medications-to-all-poultry-and-waterfowl.73335/

 

[alyhughes8]

Her abdomen area

so if I am thinking of the right area of where the abdomen is (on her underside close to vent) it is wobbly. Sorry I am no chicken expert

Could I drain it? If this is the issue.