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Yes, I ordered them all from the same hatchery and had them shipped to Hawaii. So far it has only occurred in my buffs and silver laced wyandottes. None of my black australorps (knock on wood) have come down with ascites. They were all ordered together from the same hatchery. It's possible...

So far I've lost 4 of my hens to Ascites over the past few months. Two Buff Orpingtons and two Silver Laced Wyandottes. Two more of my buffs now have swollen water bellies... I can't figure out what's causing it! I've done my research and know that the ascites is caused by organ failure, but I...