So it has been a week since we brought Kera into the house and her belly is still swollen. She is eating and drinking a ton and is bright eyed and her comb is still normal. I did speak to a woman from the state co op who knows chickens and she said it was a toss up wether she would heal or die. Possibly a reproductive issue or a tumor. To many choices most of which won't heal. If she didn't have a huge belly, which is making it hard for her to walk, she would look normal.. Anyone every have a hen get better from something like this?
It looks like your hen has water belly. It is usually caused by acsites. You can help your chicken by draining the fluid in her belly. The fluid build up is slowly crushing her organs,painful,makes breathing difficult. Draining her will prolong her life more comfortably but she will likely not be productive. Read up on acsites, water belly and how to tap a hen. Good luck to you and the hen.
