Swollen belly 4 week old chick

[Airean]

I have a 4 week old chicken that has a swollen belly, left side under the wing is quite large. I just noticed and will quarantine so I can what poops look like.
I have recently been dealing with coccidiosis. 2 of her clutch mates died already. Currently on corid water (day 5) and was giving direct dosage up until yesterday.

Water belly??

Any guidance is always appreciated.

 

[Eggcessive]

Hard to know exactly, but it could be coccidiosis causing abdominal bloating. Do you have a picture? What the poops looking like?

 

[Airean]

 

[Eggcessive]

Those look pretty normal. Any picture of the chick or chick’s belly?

 

[Airean]

 

[Airean]

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Leg is swollen as well on that side.

 

[Eggcessive]

Is there any feeling of air under the skin or does it feel more solid or like fluid? It sounds almost like an injury from flying or running into something. A leaking air sac (subcutaneous emphysema) can occur with blunt trauma. Is she eating and drinking? Can she walk and get around?

 

[Airean]

It does feel more like air than liquid that is under the skin. Walking, eating, and drinking fine.

 

[Eggcessive]

If it is air, it may be reabsorbed by the body. In serious cases, air can be removed with a sterile needle and syringe. Here is a video showing that:

 

[Airean]

Oh goodness! I hope it doesn't come to that. That terrifies me thinking about doing that. Chickens need a warning label "must have courage and balls of steel before owning"

When should I start being more concerned before I try to release the air? Anything to watch out for? Not eating, not drinking, lethargy?