Large swelling under vent?

[Trux]

This may sound dumb, but I watch the Amazing Dr. Pol, a good show IMO and he takes care of every kind of animal there is. With that in mind, could it just be a cyst? Seen him drain many of them on that show on all kinds of animals including poultry. One that come to mind is a turkey that had one size wise the same but along the thigh and going under to the belly area. Just a thought for you to ponder. From what you say she is acting normal and does't have any of the symptoms listed in the article

 

[Lil Drake40]

I thought of abscess but my gosh it would be the largest ever . This is where a vet comes in. Sadly not always that easy

 

[Miss Lydia]

@Ade686 what did you decide?

 

[Tesumph]

This seems too extreme for ascitis. Looks more like her organs have been pushed down and/or something tumor related.

Can you wet down the feathers and get a photo, so we can see the skin clearly?
What does it feel like when you palpate it? Is it very watery, mushy like intestines, or totally firm?

 

[Ade686]

Ok, so it's been awhile....little Oreo has been acting normal but her belly is growing, she has lost a good deal of weight and is no where near as active as she was. Doesn't seem to be in pain but I'm afraid if I let her go any longer she will be in pain

 

[Miss Lydia]

I think a vet might be the right course of action they can evaluate and if this is something that can't be treated do the humane thing. I guess she has a hard time carrying that extra weight what ever it may be.

 

[Ade686]

Unfortunately, we don't have any avian vets around and we decided to put her down before she showed any signs of discomfort. . It was an enormous hernia, no idea how that poor girl was still laying eggs! I'm comfortable with the decision as I know she would not have recovered but I still feel pretty awful.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I am very sorry but I agree she had to of been miserable they just don’t show it.

 

[Jpat]

so sorrry