We've talked before about the possibility of tumors. Cancer is not uncommon in elderly chickens. They can grow on organs and cause organs to start to fail. Then fluids build up as this happens. I've seen it in my chickens and in some of my friends dying of cancer.
My guess is both these old ladies are getting close to their expiration date. Enjoying them each day all you can is the right idea. Make these final days good for all of you.
My guess is both these old ladies are getting close to their expiration date. Enjoying them each day all you can is the right idea. Make these final days good for all of you.