Water Belly?

[Momofthewild]

I have a young speckled sussex. About 6-8 weeks old. She's been lethargic today. And I just noticed her breast area is full of water. I can see it through her skin. Is that what water belly is? She's so weak. Here's a link to a video. Please let me know if the video link doesn't work.
https://linksharing.samsungcloud.com/6QlLoOVJ4HmY

 

[6BeachChicks]

@Eggcessive correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t that her crop?

 

[Momofthewild]

@Eggcessive correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t that her crop?

Yeah that's what I was just looking up. So water belly is lower? Like in the under carriage? Would you be able to see the fluid sloshing around if the water was in her crop? It looks like it's right under the skin.

 

[6BeachChicks]

Crops feel soft, it’s ok. Water belly would be almost under the vent, continuing down to that underbelly area, for lack of better words.
Does her breath smell bad? I’m more concerned about her lethargic behavior. Can you post pictures of her feet, eyes, vent, and poop. That would help me diagnose her.

 

[topochico225]

Yeah that's what I was just looking up. So water belly is lower? Like in the under carriage? Would you be able to see the fluid sloshing around if the water was in her crop? It looks like it's right under the skin.

Crops feel soft, it’s ok. Water belly would be almost under the vent.
Does her breath smell bad? I’m more concerned about her lethargic behavior. Can you post pictures of her feet, eyes, vent, and poop. That would help me diagnose her.

Water belly is indeed around the undercarriage, while the crop is in the breast area. This actually sounds a little more like a doughy crop or something of that nature. Take a look at these articles:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ntion-and-treatments-of-crop-disorders.67194/
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

Pics would be great in this situation, especially of her and her poop.

 

[6BeachChicks]

Thanks @topochico225

 

[topochico225]

Water belly is indeed around the undercarriage, while the crop is in the breast area. This actually sounds a little more like a doughy crop or something of that nature. Take a look at these articles:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ntion-and-treatments-of-crop-disorders.67194/
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

Pics would be great in this situation, especially of her and her poop.

Ah, just saw the video, sorry about that. Missed it somehow. Poop pics would be appreciated, though

 

[JustBabyMargo]

@azygous

 

[Eggcessive]

At this age lethargy and a full but puffy crop could be a symptom of possible coccidiosis, especially if the droppings are runny and the chick is not eating. Get Corid, liquid or powder from your local feed store right away. Dosage is 2 tsp of the liquid or 1.5 tsp of the powder per gallon of water for 5-7 days. Treat all chickens of this age, as it is safe. Post some pics of her droppings if possible. If using the liquid Corid, you can give 1/4 tsp orally once or twice a day for a couple of days, in addition to the treated water.

 

[Momofthewild]

At this age lethargy and a full but puffy crop could be a symptom of possible coccidiosis, especially if the droppings are runny and the chick is not eating. Get Corid, liquid or powder from your local feed store right away. Dosage is 2 tsp of the liquid or 1.5 tsp of the powder per gallon of water for 5-7 days. Treat all chickens of this age, as it is safe. Post some pics of her droppings if possible. If using the liquid Corid, you can give 1/4 tsp orally once or twice a day for a couple of days, in addition to the treated water.

I did notice her poop being quite runny. But I also noticed her drinking a ton of water so I thought it was just from that. I thought she was maybe drinking a lot of water bc they are new, I just got them a week ago and the first day they drank very little at first bc they couldn't figure out the waterer.