Water Belly?

shakin_the_trees

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Apr 7, 2022
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I have a hen that has been somewhat broody, but other than that acting completely normal. I was thinking my chickens might have mites or lice and did a night time check tonight. I think she has an infection of some sort or acites?! She has swelling to her belly, her feathers are all missing, and the skin is red .The swollen area is somewhat jiggly like a water sac. I noticed a little bit of poop on the feathers, but no pus or foul smell. I think the actual vent looks okay, but above the vent it is some what swollen as well. Its just one thing after another with my girls. I just want to cry!
 
I have a hen that has been somewhat broody, but other than that acting completely normal. I was thinking my chickens might have mites or lice and did a night time check tonight. I think she has an infection of some sort or acites?! She has swelling to her belly, her feathers are all missing, and the skin is red .The swollen area is somewhat jiggly like a water sac. I noticed a little bit of poop on the feathers, but no pus or foul smell. I think the actual vent looks okay, but above the vent it is some what swollen as well. Its just one thing after another with my girls. I just want to cry!
I'm so sorry you have problems with your hen. How old is your hen? Is her posture normally too?
Would it be possible to upload some pictures of the problem area?
@Wyorp Rock would you be so kind to come over and share your thoughts?
 
The pics I were able to take aren’t the best. But here’s what I got.
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