Hi.
My top hen, Zinnia (Plymouth Rock) seemed fine today, but when I went to put my flock to bed tonight, Zinnia was still in the run - very unusual. I picked her up to put her in the coop, and she felt rather bloated. I compared her to my other hens, and she still seemed larger.
I know that ascites is a symptom of something likely untreatable. So what I want to know is:
* What else should I look for to determine if she has ascites?
* Does anyone have pics that I can compare her to?
* Is it possible she's just fat or something?
I am NOT prepared for something to happen to Zinnia. Why is it always our favorites?
My top hen, Zinnia (Plymouth Rock) seemed fine today, but when I went to put my flock to bed tonight, Zinnia was still in the run - very unusual. I picked her up to put her in the coop, and she felt rather bloated. I compared her to my other hens, and she still seemed larger.
I know that ascites is a symptom of something likely untreatable. So what I want to know is:
* What else should I look for to determine if she has ascites?
* Does anyone have pics that I can compare her to?
* Is it possible she's just fat or something?
I am NOT prepared for something to happen to Zinnia. Why is it always our favorites?