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Poor fing! 💖 I'm glad you were able to make her a little more comfortable

I'm sure many people have definitely been helped by your video which is for sure meant well. But a number of folks here saying their hen died just shortly after doing this compelled me to add a bit more, I hope you don’t mind as we’re all here for the same reason, to help our ladies. What isn't mentioned in the video is that there aren’t only organs to miss but a hen has a number of air sacs around their body. That is the equivalent of our lungs. If you poke one of them accidently, they fast fill up with the fluid surrounding it and they drown very quickly. If you check out some google images of a chicken air sacs you’ll be able to see where they are placed and this will help guide you as to where to avoid. I have had hens with so called water belly. It isn't water at all, this is another misnomer. The fluid is actually Ascitic fluid and is caused by an underlying situation such as inflammation, egg binding or other situation, not excluding cancers. There are two type of fluid also, if you catch it on time the fluid isn't necessary infectious. If you are too late, it could well be infectious peritonitis. The outcome in the second case is not good and certainly being able to remove the fluid so that it doesn't keep re-filling (as it will do in the majority of times) is key as long as it is followed up with the appropriate antibiotics. I also do not agree in allowing the liquid to drip when only a small syringe or two's worth has been removed. I have had my vet remove well over a litre of fluid into a petri dish from some hens only for the fluid to start filling up again inside them within a couple of hours. My vet explained how to keep removing the fluid but as soon as you start to see less fluid coming, you need to stop and not force it or you can force pressure on the body and the hen can die of shock. Just wait a couple of hours or more and keep checking. If it’s filled up again you can start again. But not more than a couple or three times in a day. Again there’s only so much the hen’s body will take. If you can get to a point where the fluid is becoming less, you could be heading for a successful outcome. If it keeps filling, and if it becomes smelly at any time, it will be infectious peritonitis. You really need to see a vet if you can. If, (and again, some here have said they can’t get any liquid out) the belly is hard and large, then she is most likely egg bound and beyond being able to fix. Many say they give hot baths etc. I have tried it all and although it certainly does give the hen comfort and a bit of relief, it is very unlikely to save the hen. I did go to the next step and twice, for two special ladies, had my vet do the op where they can open up (under anaesthetic) and remove the blockage. Both times the hen died, one on the operating table and the second time a day later as the shock on her body was just too much. I regretted it and won’t do it again but I believe some have had some success. It isn’t cheap though! And I have to be honest I was shocked beyond belief when my vet showed me what he had removed. It looks very much like a long sausage shaped hard boiled egg, followed by a large ball of it. Pretty disgusting but very sad too as it was clear the hen wasn’t going to survive without at least the chance offered by the op as this could never come out naturally or by any warm bath or olive oil drinks (some say this too!) intervention. A number of people have spoken about using a sleeve over the head and down over the wings of the hen. I get that this seems easier for you but if you think about it, that has to be pressing on the hens abdomen and is not ideal unless it’s not too tight. A two person job would be better if available. Otherwise I would suggest sitting on a stool or chair and holding the hen’s wings down with limited pressure between your thighs, their back end facing out away from you, to help hold her in place. Just be aware if she is thrashing and flapping her wings, then she is feeling it. As much as they don't make a sound when being 'poked and prodded by a needle', being a preyed upon bird that remains silence in danger, they do remain quiet, but that is by no means a sign they don't feel the pain of 'creating a bigger hole with a needle' as the video shows. There should be no need whatsoever to do this if you just spend a bit of time removing the fluid yourself. Of course, they will most possibly will flap. It's a sign to stop for a bit for sure, or question whether you have hit something inside you shouldn’t have. I was also very shocked at the spraying out of all the liquid from the syringe into the hen house!! The fluid is not clean and I'm sorry to say that made me balk a bit. A clean and hygenic practice would be just to empty it into a bowl next to you. Why wouldn't you?!! Another person mentioned they pricked their finger with the needle too, ideally disposable medical rubber gloves would protect you and be cleaner for the hen to help avoid infecting the wound area if you're having to prod around. Someone else here mentioned squeezing or pressing the abdomen to remove the liquid through the hole made. That’s an absolute no. You are most likely squeezing infectious fluid around the abdomen and could create a bigger issue. Leave well alone and remove using the syringe only. Patience is a virtue, you can’t hurry it by pressing. The hole will definitely drip afterwards. Clean bedding (puppy pads are ideal as they absorb better than anything I’ve used) is key again to avoid infection. Just clean the wound area with something like medical wipes or clean sterile water and a few drops of iodine in or a wound cleanser such as Dakin. Start to build up a little chook medicine cabinet of things you may need as it’s best to be prepared for any eventuality rather than be struggling to find things when a situation happens out of the blue. I learned this the hard way and having a few things on hand is a godsend! I hope this helps some more and I really hope Inwood doesn’t mind! Here’s to all our lovely ladies living their best lives. X

I’ve had heritage chickens all my life never saw water belly at any time ever. I moved to North Queensland and decided to get some hybrid chickens because where I live they were the only chickens available, and just yesterday I had one with water belly unfortunately, I was too late and by the time I found this video she had already passed. I can’t believe it.. all my life raising chickens never had a problem and then suddenly water belly. Is this a food problem. I think I’m going to feed my chickens rice and beans and greens from now on. They are free range.

why does this happen?

I need some to drain my chicken water belly if u are located in Brisbane... please help me.

Very helpfull

This is brilliant. Thank you. Just got a hold of 4 ex battery chicken for "end of life" care, one has ascites syndrome. I am going to watch for a few more days and have a go at this the weekend coming. Thank you again.

Tried to grow one in waco. Died. What blueberry can take the most heat?

Thank you for this video!! You probably just saved my hen! She has waterbelly and I was so clueless on what to do to help her. I followed your tutorial and she already seems to be feeling better after about 20 mins! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! ❤

im really scared about doing this .

how does one touch a roach with their hands!!!! 😱😱😱

I have a question. I have 4 mangos trees and 2 avocados. I need to know more about avocados n mangos.

Love your work. Really cool to be surrounded by so much abundance. Looking forward to your next video! 🌱

Is it possible for the hen to be too far along? I was sure she had water belly (she had all the symptoms), but nothing would come out when I did the syringe.

I hate papaya but my boyfriend loves it. I want to grow one in a pot for him. Just for fun. Great video, man. Thanks

I'm not sure if mine has water belly or if she got irritated because I had to soften poop. I don't feel an egg but that doesn't mean much and she laid this morning

Pls see this. So we have done this a few times now. Is there a time when it's not going to work anymore? It looks like she still has pressure but I've poked her and nothing coming out. Just need to know if there is a point where u just stop and let nature take its course. I don't want to give up too soon. First time dealing with this. 😭😭😭 thank you.

😢 I tried it but my check died 2 hours later I fell bad I don’t know if it died because I did this or something else

Thank you for making this video, it was super helpful!

Thank you for your video! I’m in the north side of Houston!!! This helps so much!!

Thank you very much for the video. One of our hens had visibly trouble breathing and was wearily laying in the grass. Successfully drained around 80 ml from her swollen belly. She looks so relieved now.

The fluid was a dark brown and then was more yellow. I’m afraid I waited too long and there is a serious infection. Regardless, quite a bit came out. Hopefully they’ll be some improvement in the morning.

What variety is your avocado?

So my chicken has water belly and she literally cannot walk I’m getting ready to drain her I’m nervous because Iv already lost one to water belly

You can also put the needle in with a little tape and let it drain and then pull needle out 10 min layer

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Help I did this and I got only air. I went in her button and I didn't feel any egg. Maybe I didn't pock her in the right place!

I have a couple chickens with water belly. Never treated them before but I think I need to. One of my chickens I don’t know if it had water belly or if it was something else but she developed some infection in her bellow below her vent and had maggots eating her alive so I had to cull her 😢

“She’s just a chicken…” 😡😥

I love eating longevity spinach while I hand watering. It can withstand being in water in DFW over winter & replant in Spring. Roselle leaves are also very enjoyable and the calyx for tea is a staple for us, they die back in Winter here but give so many seeds that you can re- sow. Love all your plant suggestions.

Sir can I do in broiler chickens

wow! I having fior the first time a hen with what I believe is Peritonitis or water belly. I did not know what it was at first, but I separated from the others and she has been in the front of the house for a week now. Done everything thinking it was an egg bound, but here is no way! I will try today to remove the liquid. You channel is awesome, simple, humane and very instructional, down to the point and straightforward. Thank you

😂 great idea, setting up my small Mason jars tonight!!! Thanks for the tip...

I'm sure any large city could supply you large amounts of 'chicken feed'.

Thank you for trying so many methods. I am researching. You helped a laught!!!!

I absolutely loved your video! Thank you so much for sharing. And yes, if you have a seedling laying around, I would absolutely love to come get one. My wife and I want to start growing papaya. I’m so glad I found you. Rob

Thank you so much for your video and excellent explanation you saved our chicken yesterday 😅I was scared to do this but my husband did just what you said 😅did hold her and he did the rest ❤❤❤❤thank u

Thank you for making this video. Many loved chickens are alive and better off because you did film this. Good Man. Thanks again.

Could you leave the needle in while it draining and just remove the syrenge?

Do I numb it first then I poke?

Thanks for your video but we could not get any fluid to come out in fact I couldn't even pull the syringe back, it was like it was plugged. I pulled out the needle and the syringe did work, am i doing something wrong?

Thank you, you saved lemon chicken's life with this , walmart has a $.25 single needle at Rx and my hen was bloated like a stuffed turkey. Very different from the other girls belly ( thin, boney) . We did a few small pulls and then she started dripping on her own. Hopefully this is the road recovery. It seems chickens around 4-5years need this done

I was having an issue with one of my hens. I didn’t want her to suffer so I was desperate. I looked up your video and it gave me the confidence to try this procedure. My Hail Mary! It worked and I really appreciate your video.

Water plants.. lol

Gonna try thankyou

Thank you. Off i go to do it

Thank you!!!! 🙏

what size of the needle

This helped, thank you 🫡

Durham? As in Durham, NC?? If sooo that’s where I’m watching you from 😆 I came across this video as I learned about “water belly” and so I googled and came across your video.