Sudden case of ascites?Help!!!

[tacothechicken]

Help! So recently my flock seemed to come down whith RI they were all medicated and treated and seemed to get better, but suddenly my leghorn hen appears to have fallen into a already sever case of ascites? Shes fluffed up as if cold and Her come has turned almost like a dark violet there seems to be something lime sneezing and shes regurgitating worringly large amounts of clear liquid, ive just given dewormer and antioxidants but shes already showing signs of lethargy and unbalancedness! I know there coop/run is clean and well ventilated for a fact as its very open and is cleaned almost regularly, we have had audden heat change from about 85-90. To 60-70 degree range in only a few weeks max, we are also getting large amounts of smoke from the forest fires in canada. Shes the only one like this. She is my most lovable and sweetest girl, is there anything I can do at this point? Shes still keeping up whith the flock but you can see its hard on her.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

You mention that she is spitting up water? Is her crop empty, full, squishy - does her breath have a sour smell?
What does her abdomen feel like - hard, soft, normal, fluid filled, bloated?

Ascites is usually associated with fluids that have built up in the abdomen, this can cause difficulty breathing, lethargy and weight loss. If her crop is not functioning that could be a symptom of a reproductive disorder.

If you have vet car that would be best.

http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/impacted-slow-and-sour-crops-prevention-and-treatments

 

[tacothechicken]

You mention that she is spitting up water? Is her crop empty, full, squishy - does her breath have a sour smell?
What does her abdomen feel like - hard, soft, normal, fluid filled, bloated?

Ascites is usually associated with fluids that have built up in the abdomen, this can cause difficulty breathing, lethargy and weight loss. If her crop is not functioning that could be a symptom of a reproductive disorder.

If you have vet car that would be best.

http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/impacted-slow-and-sour-crops-prevention-and-treatments

Her crop is full and soft and her abdomen seems hard? Cant really tell shes somewhat skinny as you said. Shes 7 months old but has yet to lay for some reason if that makes any difference, she doesnt spit up randomly, mostly when she leans over to eat and drink, shes taking in more water than food currently but definitly eating enough as generally she stuffs herself the coloration of the droppings seems normal if not somewhat watery in consistency, i brought her in and shes filled on food and water and her comb actually is looking a little better(possible dehydration?) As well as showing more temperture control (not fluffed) Shes also a little more active though clumsy, should she go back out or stay in if theres risk of her getting worse again? Or should i keep her for a day or two? Shes a mamas girl so as long as im whith her shell take anything i give her, i just dont want her failing to take in her water/food medication. I also brought in one of our bantys for company.

 

[tacothechicken]

This is her at the moment, shes eating away and drinking from the mounted waterer to reduce the "vomiting" although there is a bowl on the ground

 

[tacothechicken]

 

[Kiki]

It doesn't NOT sound like you are dealing with ascites.
More like a crop problem.
Please read through these so you can understand the difference:

Impacted, Slow and Sour Crops - Prevention and Treatments
and
Ascites Syndrome in Poultry - Poultry - Merck Veterinary Manual

 

[tacothechicken]

It doesn't NOT sound like you are dealing with ascites.
More like a crop problem.
Please read through these so you can understand the difference:

Impacted, Slow and Sour Crops - Prevention and Treatments
and
Ascites Syndrome in Poultry - Poultry - Merck Veterinary Manual

Read them both! Thanks those are very helpfull and somewhat reassuring, shes doing better now as well, I do agree she may have a crop problem, i did find a small pit of some sort in her poop though so maybe indegestion?(our roomates may have given her something they shouldnt have) Im not sure, but she has already improved since I started her on probiotics, antioxidants etc this morning. I also think she was largely dehydrated as her comb has returned to largly normal, though her slowness and "vomiting" are still there she is a little more awake and her upchucking has lessened considerably. Theyve all been wormed and put back on treatment (since I just finished treating a respritory issue outbreak) and I will probably begin doing crop checks regularly. Thanks for the help! I also do have a very good vet who will treat farm animals so I will contact him if she goes downhill again like this morning when I found her.

 

[Kiki]

Chickens are suppose to "vomit".
Do you offer grit to your flock?


What exactly do you feed?

 

[Eggcessive]

Her comb looks bluish in the pics, which can be heart related. If she still has some respiratory infection symptoms, keeping her warm can help. Her crop appears puffy in the pics--this can be due to a slow crop, but could also be sour crop, if it doesn't go down overnight before she eats and drinks in the morning. Ascites is usually evident by a tight as a drum lower belly under the vent. Ascites can be a sign of heart failure, but also can be a side affect of liver failure and egg yolk peritonitis. Hopefully, she will get better soon. Her not laying eggs yet might be due to the respiratory infection in the flock, or possibly a heart or other problem.