@Feather Locklear
I have an older bantam hen who developed ascites, I believe, from a drastic temperature change that she couldn’t handle last winter. Being my first encounter with this condition, I did a ton of research before I began treatment. The way I treated her was based on my research and also my personal determination as to dosage, etc, for such a small bird.
I separated her and began treating with a 1/2 teaspoon of vitamin c powder mixed with a cup of her low-protein crumbles, a few drops each of organic oil of oregano and organic milk thistle oil to a gallon of water. I made this available 24/7 for the 4 months of treatment. I also made plain water available to her. I did 2 drains, 4 weeks apart. This is a single chicken, so it was easy for me to closely monitor her liquid and food intake.
She’s still with me today (a year later) and thriving. No further signs of ascites. I’m not telling you that I have the cure, but using a combination of the above mentioned very likely helped to save my little hen.
There’s a lot of information out there explaining the benefits of oregano, milk thistle, and vitamin c. Do a lot of research and determine whether anything I’ve suggested (and the suggestions of others) may help your flock. Also, search the articles here on BYC. You’ll find lots of valuable information. I wish you well. Keep us updated.
I have an older bantam hen who developed ascites, I believe, from a drastic temperature change that she couldn’t handle last winter. Being my first encounter with this condition, I did a ton of research before I began treatment. The way I treated her was based on my research and also my personal determination as to dosage, etc, for such a small bird.
I separated her and began treating with a 1/2 teaspoon of vitamin c powder mixed with a cup of her low-protein crumbles, a few drops each of organic oil of oregano and organic milk thistle oil to a gallon of water. I made this available 24/7 for the 4 months of treatment. I also made plain water available to her. I did 2 drains, 4 weeks apart. This is a single chicken, so it was easy for me to closely monitor her liquid and food intake.
She’s still with me today (a year later) and thriving. No further signs of ascites. I’m not telling you that I have the cure, but using a combination of the above mentioned very likely helped to save my little hen.
There’s a lot of information out there explaining the benefits of oregano, milk thistle, and vitamin c. Do a lot of research and determine whether anything I’ve suggested (and the suggestions of others) may help your flock. Also, search the articles here on BYC. You’ll find lots of valuable information. I wish you well. Keep us updated.
