I have a light sussex chicken, 12 months old, consistent layer and heavy set bird.
Suddenly, she has started waddling like a duck and has a very upright stance. She is still eating, drinking and laying eggs. Her legs are now splayed and her abdomen is enlarged. At first, I thought she had a fall, and hurt her back, but now thinking it could be peritonitis? Her comb is a nice red. She has taken to sleeping on the ground and prefers to rest her whole front/ chest area on a wall or log. Welcome thoughts from the community.
Suddenly, she has started waddling like a duck and has a very upright stance. She is still eating, drinking and laying eggs. Her legs are now splayed and her abdomen is enlarged. At first, I thought she had a fall, and hurt her back, but now thinking it could be peritonitis? Her comb is a nice red. She has taken to sleeping on the ground and prefers to rest her whole front/ chest area on a wall or log. Welcome thoughts from the community.