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Is she egg bound or has water belly?
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Is your feathered friend feeling a bit under the weather? If you’ve got a gold laced Wyandotte who hasn’t been laying eggs for a couple of weeks, you’re likely feeling a mix of worry and confusion. With her recent poopy problems, decreased appetite, and that new waddle, it’s time to pay close attention. A squishy abdomen can be a sign of being egg-bound or possibly having a water belly, which can be concerning. It’s great that you’ve already tried an Epsom salt bath and gave her a Tums tablet; these steps can help. Let’s dive into what you can do next to help her feel cluck-tastic again and restore her health, because every chicken deserves a chance to strut her stuff!
| | I have a gold laced Wyandotte that hasn’t been laying for a couple weeks. Shes had poopy problems off and on this past season. She’s been eating and drinking okay until a couple days ago, I noticed her eating decrease a bit and developed a waddle. She’s pretty alert but her tail is low. I felt her abdomen before giving her an Epsom salt bath and it was squishy like a water balloon. After her bath, it feels a tad bit firmer and less squishy. I gave her a tums tablet. Any advise would be amazing right now, as I would do anything for her. [link] [comments] |
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