sick chicken

[tazzmania]

I have a roads island red hen that has a swollen mass between her legs. It's soft like a water balloon, she's not eating or drinking. Don't know what to do. Can anyone help with ideas? I heard maybe egg stuck or broken. They said tums or calcium????

 

[drumstick diva]

If she has a stuck egg - no amount of tums is going to help her. Can you take her to a vet? Please post in detail on the "emergencies, diseases, injuries, cures," thread - this bird needs diagnosis and help NOW!!

 

[earlybird10842]

Agree with above poster--you should post this under emergencies, diseases, injuries, and cures section--that is right here
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures

Welcome to BYC!

 

[TwoCrows]

Sounds like Ascites. Like a water balloon in her belly. Fluid builds up in the belly, usually from heart failure or hypertension. There is usually no treatment and eventually the bird needs to be put down. I am so sorry.

 

[tazzmania]

Ok,thanks for the info. Every bit helps.I'm new to this site, still getting aclamated to all the area's. I've been raising chickens for 2 years now and this is first issue.

 

[tazzmania]

Could stress be caused by to many roosters? They have a nice big pen and they're able to go outside but they don't care for the snow. Gotta love this Michigan weather!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! X4 try posting on the Emergencies board, like TwoCrows said, ascites because of egg yolk peritonitis / internal laying is a possibility ... http://www.chickenvet.co.uk/health-and-common-diseases/egg-laying-issues/index.aspx ... http://www.avianweb.com/eggyolkperitonitis.html

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC.

 

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[Marthab1953]

Above posters gave great advice, hope you figure it out and she gets better.

Welcome to BYC.