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Great news! So glad to hear she is doing much better.

Good point Eggcessive, it could be cocci. It is opportunistic, meaning when an animal is stressed thus immune system drops then cocci goes to town. Probably not a bad idea to have a fresh fecal sample taken for the Vet to examin if she is not eating and especially not drinking after trying...

Here is a great link for help. I think your chicken is/was in shock and very stressed. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/710180/chicken-in-shock I would not put her in with the other chickens. They may peck at her eye or simply just peck at her because she is lethargic and week. This will only...

Thanks Apple. I forgot to look at Avian Super Pack. I'll do that. Also I told you guys wrong. I don't have a Tractor Supply TSC in town. It sold out to Orscheln's and I forget. Took me a decade to quit calling it Wheelers so I'm a bit slow. lol. Here is the feed I am/was giving them from...

That makes total sense, to put this product on the grain. I put 1/4 tsp on her grain, and she actually pecked it out. So it must taste good. She is maintaining standing most of the time, but not perching, as she is still unable to be comfortable while perching (wobbles). I will give her a...

Tractor Supply Co. all purpose grain food is the main food source, especially in the winter, just now switching to layer crumbles, because young chickens just now starting to lay. In the summer they get squash, sweet corn, tomatoes, watermelon etc. surplus from the garden. They are also free...

Thanks Apply, I found Nutri Drench 4 oz for 7.95. http://www.valleyvet.com Do you know if Tractor Supply carries this? I can go there this afternoon and would much rather purchase there than on the internet. Didn't know if it was worth my trouble to look for it at TS or just go ahead and...

Yep, I've got her on quality whole meat cat food and chicken feed all purpose. I'll try the Save-A-chick if Tractor supply has it on hand, otherwise I'll get the Poly Vi Sol vitamins without iron 2 drops a day is what I read for dosage. Boy, I sure hope she does not have Mericks, from what I...

About 3 weeks ago, I found my top hen, a 5-year-old RR, unable to roost, hiding in the corner and acts lame or balance issue. But nothing was found for broken bones or foot problems, nor does she seem to favor a particular leg. I brought her in the house in a pen and she has a great appetite...

Site you can look through and see if any of these conditions fit your situation. http://www.durhamhens.co.uk/Hen%20Health.html

Here is a site that shows Tractor Supply does sell syringes and needles. http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/search/veterinary-syringes I've never purchased them at TS. I get mine at Lambert Vet Supply, but they come in packs of 100, so unless your a breeder, you probably don't need that many...

I'd start her on Duramycin-10 and Vitamins and Electrolytes Solution (both found at TC for under $10 and long shelf life). My hen too got finicky. I found that she liked fresh soft bread crumbs and small little dog kibble.

I did not take my chicken to the Vet's for the fly-strike. I just happen to have antibiotics, Epsom salt and all I needed on hand(see last paragraph). I had Gentocin, left over from a puppy with a hernia repair that did not need all the meds prescription and it has a fairly long shelf life, so...

Good to know Panacur is not a prescription only. I did not know that. Thanks Dawg.

I got the syringes and needles from my vet, but you can order needles and syringes on-line. I know Lambert Vet Supply sales them at a reasonable cost but you have to get a whole box, so probably best to just get them at your Vet. You may find them at your local TS or Feed Store too. Tell your...