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Turns out that that vet, bless his heart, knew about chickens because he had them too. He wasn't really trained in their medical care. I found an avian vet in Beaumont, who also handles chickens. After several visits and tests, she believes it was egg peritonitis. She gave Pearl a couple rounds of shots, and some calcium powder for me to give her. Recovery could take a long time, but she says Pearl may make a full recovery. Her behavior is normal, and she even recently laid a couple of soft eggs (which is good progress for her condition)...