🤢 GROSS WARNING ⚠️⛔️ A female pekin duck that came in with severe ascites, or water belly. Ascites is a condition where fluid accumulates in the abdominal cavity. Both ducks and chickens can suffer from this condition, and it can be a life threatening issue. Sadly, ascites is not curable but it is controllable with regular draining. Symptoms to look out for include a swollen belly that feels tight to the touch, similar to a water balloon. The swollen area can feel warm and also show a patch of