Please Help! Bloated Chickens and I don't know what to do!!!

[chickengirl8]

I have a large flock and I've notice a few of my hens are walking slightly funny and found that that is because they are a bit bloated. I don't know what could have caused this bloating. (I mean bloating as in their abdomen seems bloated-like being bigger and harder). Their abdomens also seem much more sensitive to pressure than normal. Could my these hens be egg bound? How would I know if they are? How would I fix it? Thanks.

 

[Renee]

I don't think more than one hen would get eggbound at a time- that would be quite a coincidence. It sounds like they ate something bad or are developing a disease. With such a large investment at stake I believe I would get a vet in to take a look.

 

[sammi]

what all are they eating?

describe the droppings..color and consistency
are the vents clear?
any drainage?

are the crops big also?

how old are they?

 

[chickengirl8]

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They are eating layer feed with grain and other things in the mix.

To my knowledge their droppings look okay.

The vents looked clear.

I didn't see any drainage.

I don't believe so.

They are a few years old. 2 or 3. I have one that was rescued and has no age set but at least 2 or 3.