Round hind end????

[Merrymouse]

My FBCM had poop caked on her behind so I gave her a warm bath to loosen the poop. She has a large, looks swollen area below her vent. Is this Norma anatomy or is something wrong. It’s feels really soft. Now her feathers are all wet in the photos so she looks really bad here. Is this normal or should I be worried. I was away for two weeks and I had someone caring for my chickens and she said she doesn’t remember seeing any dark brown eggs and she’s my only Maran so now I’m afraid she’s egg bound or something. Please any help would be appreciated

 

[dunnmom]

Oh my! That certainly is swollen. Haven't seen that with any of mine yet. I hope someone can chime in and help you figure out what's going on.

 

[Merrymouse]

I think she has egg yolk peritonitis. If anyone else chimes in I’m wondering if I should put her down. She is walking normally, but not that interested in scratching and eating. Her tail is up and her eyes are bright and coloring looks good. I’ll see how she is tomorrow I guess. I’m so bummed. I love this hen she is big and beautiful and friendly and lays the most gorgeous big dark brown eggs. So sad

 

[dunnmom]

I think she has egg yolk peritonitis. If anyone else chimes in I’m wondering if I should put her down. She is walking normally, but not that interested in scratching and eating. Her tail is up and her eyes are bright and coloring looks good. I’ll see how she is tomorrow I guess. I’m so bummed. I love this hen she is big and beautiful and friendly and lays the most gorgeous big dark brown eggs. So sad

I hope you don't have to put her down, either. Is there any way you can get her to a vet? I'll tag some folks and see if we can get some attention. Sometimes the time of day you post can affect the amount of people that see your post. If they don't know they can tag someone too.

@rjohns39 @CSAchook @aart

 

[dunnmom]

@bobbi-j

 

[dunnmom]

@Ol Grey Mare

Ok, I think that might help find someone who can advise you better than a newbie like me.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

@KikisGirls @Eggcessive

 

[Trux]

@aart

 

[Kiki]

Does it feel full of liquid?
Or is that swollen area hard?

 

[rjohns39]

@EggSighted4Life can you pop over and take a look