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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: andreas on July 08, 2011, 17:41

Title: chicken swollen abdomen
Post by: andreas on July 08, 2011, 17:41

ive got a hen with swollen abdomen can hardly walk the comb is floppy and purple on the end can anyone help?

Title: Re: chicken swollen abdomen
Post by: Charlie's Chickens on July 08, 2011, 17:43

I have just come back from taking my chook to the vet with a swollen tummy and it was peritonitis.

I would suggest you go and see a vet.

Good luck

Title: Re: chicken swollen abdomen
Post by: bantam novice on July 08, 2011, 19:55

I would agree with Charlie here.  Good luck and keep us posted.

Title: Re: chicken swollen abdomen
Post by: hillfooter on July 09, 2011, 01:10

The swelling is fluid probably caused by a condition called Egg Yolk Peritonitis (EYP) and the prognosis is usually bad unless it gets treated quickly with an antibiotic injection only your vet can administer.  It's as a result of egg binding or your chicken being what's called an internal layer where the egg doesn't enter the oviduct but falls into the body cavity and sets up an internal infection which can quickly prove fatal.

HF